What if your teen still wants to connect with you, just not in the way you expect?

A lot of parents think, “My teen wants nothing to do with me.”

He stays in his room.
He gives one-word answers.
He wears headphones.
He plays video games.
He acts annoyed when you ask about his day.

But maybe your teen is not rejecting you. Maybe he just does not want connection to feel like a lecture, a test, or a trap.

In this episode, I talk about one mistake many parents make without realizing it. They wait for the “better version” of their teen to show up before they try to connect.

The cleaner version.
The more respectful version.
The more motivated version.
The version who gets off video games the first time.
The version who tells you everything.

But connection cannot only be available to the improved version of your teen.

You can connect with the teen you have right now and still hold boundaries. You can show interest in what he enjoys and still have expectations. You can care about his world without giving up your authority.

In this episode, you’ll learn why your teen may pull away, how to connect without becoming a doormat, and one simple question to ask yourself when you feel frustrated with him.

If you’ve been waiting for your teen to change before you enjoy him again, this episode will help you start right where he is.

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