The world we are all living in is drastically different from the one we grew up in so we can’t fully lean on our teenage experience to help them figure things out. A better understanding of the world they live in might be the key to gaining their acceptance (of our stories and guidance) and a listening ear.

Here are 3 reasons being a teenager is uniquely challenging today and some pointers on having a greater influence than saying, “back in my day” to your teenager:

Where do you see hope this spring?

I began the hard work of clearing space. I raked the heavy magnolia leaves and seed pods. I pulled armloads of oak leaves out of the azaleas and rhododendrons. I gently broke away the leaves that restricted the flower stems. The flowers emerged, no longer eclipsed by the remnants of winters past.

What are you clearing away?

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