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You’re Not in Control of Your Teen (and That’s the Best News Ever)
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You’re not in control of your teen—and that’s actually the best news ever.
In this episode, Ben and Cortni dive deep into what happens when parents try to control their teens and why it almost always backfires. Drawing from the book Leadership and Self-Deception, they unpack the idea of “being in the box” and how it shows up in family life.
You’ll hear real stories about morning workouts, teenage excuses, and even tacos—all tied to one powerful truth: you can’t control your teen, but you can control you.
When you stop trying to manage every decision your teen makes and…
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