Parenting Teens Toward Adulthood (Part 1) - Dr. Ken Wilgus

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  • Опубликовано: 22 авг 2022
  • Dr. Ken Wilgus encourages parents to deliberately work their way out of the parenting role by the time their child is 18, and instructs them to see their teenagers as young adults, not large children. He offers tips on how to progressively give your teen more responsibility, along with examples of how to have difficult conversations on a range of topics, from music choices to dating.
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Комментарии • 80

  • @mcawesomest1
    @mcawesomest1 2 месяца назад +13

    Parenting a teen and young adult these days is unbelievably difficult, exhausting and soul breaking

  • @wb5408
    @wb5408 11 месяцев назад +12

    This is SO AFFIRMING! Our oldest son just graduated and he has been pushing to get out since he was 13! I have thought so many times that we would have had WAY fewer issues if he could have graduated when he was 14. He would have been okay. Instead, we went through a whole lot of issues, and have been on a nauseating roller coaster ride, but we are PRAYING that we are coming out on the other side and that he is getting back on track to adulthood.

  • @kellysoon1
    @kellysoon1 Год назад +48

    The Lord Jesus perfect timing in hearing this message as I’m struggling with parenting my 2 teens. So many wow moments that the Lord opened up my mind to understand my teens behavior. Love the analogy of parents occupying our teens “state/country”and they want us out. Thank you for the practical tips. Can’t wait to hear part 2 and read the book.

    • @user-bs9wp2ct5j
      @user-bs9wp2ct5j 3 месяца назад +1

      The same here , having difficult times with my 14 year old son

    • @lauralove4519
      @lauralove4519 2 месяца назад

      Same issue with 14 yr old son becoming a stranger and always wanting to be with his friends.

  • @cecilletambong1890
    @cecilletambong1890 Год назад +40

    It's not easy to handle teenage daughters now a days.

    • @L0vejenjen
      @L0vejenjen 3 месяца назад +6

      no its not i feel overwhelmed most days im so tired

    • @tprevite
      @tprevite Месяц назад

      Was it ever?

  • @jessicaduran5479
    @jessicaduran5479 9 месяцев назад +9

    I’m so glad I found this my baby boy (12 years old ) is struggling so bad mentally & I know it has to do with how I have parented him looking toward to trying these new strategies ❤

    • @alethachery611
      @alethachery611 5 месяцев назад +2

      It's not easy, but it's one of the best "jobs" we have. Celebrate and enjoy all parts of it. Celebrate yourself as well through it all.

  • @DaddysGrl463
    @DaddysGrl463 11 месяцев назад +3

    Life is more expensive now, and I refuse to allow my children to struggle. I will help them for a while longer.

  • @dailylifeexperiences560
    @dailylifeexperiences560 Год назад +14

    When I first began listening it caused an eyebrow raise however by the end I was in full agreement. Great presentation!

  • @mabellazaro706
    @mabellazaro706 11 дней назад

    Praying for our son. Our heart is aching for him...he seemed to know everything he is doing is right and reasonable...he is a SH graduating student. We are trying to reach out to him to help and to guide, but he already kept a distance from us🥺 but still we're doing all we can to ahow him our love. His dad and I are both pastoring a church but he started to stay away from the people in the church, too.😢😢

  • @darlenerodgers9910
    @darlenerodgers9910 Год назад +8

    What happens when they are making choices that are dangerous for them? I believe there are times when you need to protect them from themselves! We have wisdom that they do not and there are times where they need protecting.

    • @wb5408
      @wb5408 11 месяцев назад +2

      I agree. I don't think this works with every teen. In fact, I think it's important to highlight that he says "normal teen behavior." I don't think he's saying that anything goes. As parents, we still need to have boundaries, especially when there are younger kids in the home, but I think having the "I will not only allow you to grow up, but I will help you grow up" mentality, instead of the "keep my babies forever" thought is what he's getting at.

  • @user-so7qi1lc8j
    @user-so7qi1lc8j 3 месяца назад +2

    This is exactly what Islam teaches about teenagers being young adults rather older kids.. amazing to hear from this specialist 🎉bravo

  • @lambiejams1176
    @lambiejams1176 2 месяца назад +1

    I really needed to hear this today. My 13 year old just asked me when he could move out and I broke down. I felt like a failure as a parent. I've loved and supported him and not hovered over him. He has lots of the freedoms spoken about here. So it really blind-sided me when he said he wanted to move out. But hearing this advice gives me some comfort that it's normal and I need to carry on gearing him up to leave.

    • @mcawesomest1
      @mcawesomest1 2 месяца назад

      They are so much smarter than we give them credit for

  • @Angebaby1237
    @Angebaby1237 Год назад +5

    This was difficult to hear. But I understand why I found it. I was driving and let RUclips direct what played next. Perfect timing. I have a 13 & 14 year old and so thankful they do their own laundry! My daughter and I struggle over the music she listens to. I am having a hard time getting her to see how our ear and eye gate effects our life, and bring us closer to Christ or further away. I’m planning the conversation in my head to give up that control. I believe this will change her perspective! 🙏🏻

    • @mooshway2000
      @mooshway2000 10 месяцев назад +2

      I have a 14 and a 15 year old. This video was really helpful to me. One trick I've learnt with him, and maybe it'll work with your daughter, is curiosity.
      My son spends too much time on his phone and used to be on one particular game a lot. Instead of groaning about it I'd ask him questions instead and he'd happily talk about it. Now I ask him if he's watched/listened to anything interesting recently and he shows me things. We do also have time boundaries but that's a different story!
      Best of luck.
      Oh and well done with the laundry, I'm nowhere with that one!

  • @jennywarman314
    @jennywarman314 Год назад +8

    Wish I had heard this BEFORE my kids became teens! A brilliant plan!

  • @Evixitygt
    @Evixitygt 6 месяцев назад +6

    I used this approach with my oldest, did not go well. I will control, as much as needed. I will not allow mine to hang with the wrong crowd, make big important decisions with their immature brains. Sorry, this can be bad advise. If it worked for you, great, but it will not work for all.

  • @PRESCRIPTIVELIVINGDIAGNOSEPRES
    @PRESCRIPTIVELIVINGDIAGNOSEPRES Год назад +6

    This is 1 of the best messages I've heard. It is true that Christianity is a joke to the people we are called to be light and salt too. Only when the church is disciplined in love do they become effective disciples.
    I see this 9 out of 10 times on respectable display by people who aren't Christians. It's mind blowing and it's not okay.

  • @kathryncarty1629
    @kathryncarty1629 Год назад +34

    I needed this! I have a 15 year old boy and now I better understand why the strife has been there. Thank you for sharing this. My heart is healing with hearing this. 💓

  • @sunflower8599
    @sunflower8599 Год назад +6

    So true about the homework! Hahahaha

  • @mmyabaki
    @mmyabaki Год назад +4

    Adult in training...love it

  • @ameliaclayshulte7784
    @ameliaclayshulte7784 4 месяца назад +1

    As an atheist, I came in skeptical, but no this guy is legit. Great advice for any parent regardless of faith or lack there of.

  • @marriedforlife
    @marriedforlife Год назад +3

    This was awesome! I agree 100%!!

  • @EveSalkey
    @EveSalkey 9 месяцев назад

    This has been the BEST information I have seen on working with my children/Teens. Thank you.

  • @natashaassaf8815
    @natashaassaf8815 Год назад +2

    This was FANTASTIC!!

  • @annatevesbanzon1359
    @annatevesbanzon1359 Год назад +3

    Thank you for sharing ❤️

  • @agravy7657
    @agravy7657 5 месяцев назад +1

    My daughter is 11. I love her. I am just looking for help. I don't want to make the same mistakes that my father made

  • @SavannahMares
    @SavannahMares Год назад +2

    Thank You Jesus for this man 🥹🙏🏼☝🏼🫂😭

  • @Sweetie8387
    @Sweetie8387 Год назад +1

    Wow this was brilliant, I’ve now bought the book to get more tips

  • @lovinlife22207
    @lovinlife22207 Год назад

    This is really great. Thank you so much

  • @mcdc101201
    @mcdc101201 Год назад +1

    I had saved this in my "watch later" a long time ago. I'm so grateful I found it again because I have recently become very discouraged and hopeless with a 9 year battle to get to the cause of a complete health decline. Doctors just pull out their prescription pads and tell me "everything looks normal" but I know it's not. I am planning to reach out for more info- thank you!!

    • @focusonthefamily
      @focusonthefamily  Год назад +3

      We look forward to your call, friend. In the meantime, we'll be praying for you and your son.

  • @advondahunter5550
    @advondahunter5550 Год назад +2

    😊👏👏👏 THANK YOU

  • @user-og1cw4bk4j
    @user-og1cw4bk4j Год назад

    fantastic..just what l needed

  • @lynghee159
    @lynghee159 Год назад

    Enjoyed your teaching.
    Not one size fits all in marriages or families.

  • @tosinadeyemi6191
    @tosinadeyemi6191 9 месяцев назад

    Great content!

  • @adultspurpose
    @adultspurpose Месяц назад

    nice to be hear...an advocate for teenagers

  • @Lukdaman
    @Lukdaman 2 месяца назад

    Thenks for your perspective

  • @jd-um4jw
    @jd-um4jw Год назад +6

    This definitely depends on the kids maturity level. They are not all emotionally equipped by a certain age, to take on all choices. Their choices and actions, have guided me on what more I can hand over to them. Little at a time, as they show more and more maturity. I have had both. One, where they were given and could handle much responsibility and important life changing choices and another one, who is waay younger than their age. Emotionally and mentally, they are still a small child. Have had to take more baby steps.

    • @gentlenessandkindness2160
      @gentlenessandkindness2160 Год назад

      Keys are to be patient and forgiving. Then just wait, you will see quick changes which seem overnight.

    • @sariahhayford3331
      @sariahhayford3331 Год назад

      He definitely allows some flexibility for when you introduce different freedoms of choice.

  • @TheNephilim101
    @TheNephilim101 Месяц назад

    Thank you 🙏

  • @LoveLife-gv8jg
    @LoveLife-gv8jg 6 месяцев назад

    Great video!😅❤

  • @jeffreybate1901
    @jeffreybate1901 Год назад

    I will be back Wednesday night, have a nice whole! Monday, Tuesday,
    And part of Wednesday off!

  • @ameliaclayshulte7784
    @ameliaclayshulte7784 4 месяца назад +1

    Adolescence is distinct from adulthood. Teens are still developing mentally, sexually, and physically. (How many fifteen-year-old boys are at their peak height and muscle mass?)

  • @awestaguetherealtor1520
    @awestaguetherealtor1520 5 месяцев назад

    Great❤❤❤❤ ❤

  • @liliabeer5362
    @liliabeer5362 Год назад +2

    My son is happy, too that I was strict or as he said, he'd be dead or in prison.

  • @papasangles
    @papasangles 10 месяцев назад

    Thank you this really helped me lots 😊

  • @consejosdemama6084
    @consejosdemama6084 5 месяцев назад

    What about going at it late😣 what about instead of starting at 12 we start at 16?

  • @sarkyfarky8679
    @sarkyfarky8679 Год назад +1

    Hmm - so you don't practise what you preach - your wife got TOLD what to do - "Stand up Sally" . . .

  • @sueibrahim4189
    @sueibrahim4189 Год назад

    Gif ox.

  • @marcielizabeth7425
    @marcielizabeth7425 4 месяца назад

    Where did the statistics come from? I have heard the "14 yo girls got married" trope for 30 years. That was RARE, not average.

  • @Evixitygt
    @Evixitygt 6 месяцев назад

    This does not always work.

  • @jeffreybate1901
    @jeffreybate1901 Год назад +1

    I heard Laura will talk about abortion, but I don't see it on site!
    I don't know how to spell her Last name!

    • @focusonthefamily
      @focusonthefamily  Год назад +2

      Hi, Jeffrey. We think you might be talking about Laura Lynn Hughes. You can order a copy of the broadcast from our online store. bit.ly/3AHGn8q
      We have more abortion stories here: www.focusonthefamily.com/pro-life/abortion/abortion-stories/
      We hope this helps. Blessings!

    • @jeffreybate1901
      @jeffreybate1901 Год назад

      @@focusonthefamily your lineup for Canada, was something else
      For Wednesday and Thursday night! Should've changed it!

  • @manchesterunitedakamrtread8317
    @manchesterunitedakamrtread8317 3 месяца назад

    I'm 45 and parents practiced dictatorship and it worked but it can't work within generation

  • @richarddoiron2222
    @richarddoiron2222 Год назад +3

    Now they might be adults oooooo 50 ish

  • @berengereful
    @berengereful 8 месяцев назад

    RUclips 😂

  • @crystalwashington9280
    @crystalwashington9280 Месяц назад

    I agree with very little of this. Not helpful. We are to protect our kids from being conformed to this world. Scripture wasn't consulted.

  • @ogzaddy39
    @ogzaddy39 9 месяцев назад +4

    I appreciate the explanation but I don't believe this teaching is in alignment with God's word! Why would I give my teenager permission to do something that's going to hurt them or possibly someone else ??

  • @Choclatcotton
    @Choclatcotton Год назад +10

    I think this is based on Caucasian culture

  • @ogzaddy39
    @ogzaddy39 9 месяцев назад +3

    What you're teaching is dangerous and contrary to what God's word says. Proverbs 22:6 says "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it!" Children don't know what's best for them, which is why we have to tell them and then hold them accountable. 🙏🏾🙌🏾

  • @jazzi6021
    @jazzi6021 Год назад +2

    Their blood is on your hands