It’s easy to fall into the trap of criticizing “kids these days.” But how you view the younger generation will shape the kind of relationship you have with them. In this episode, Mark and Wayne are joined by Heartlight Counselor Courtney LaFleur to talk about how parents and grandparents can move beyond criticism and toward meaningful connection with teens. Instead of lectures and assumptions, they encourage sharing stories, asking questions and learning about the world teens are growing up in today. You’ll also hear from a Heartlight teen who shares how years of family conflict shaped her destructive choices. Her story is a reminder that behind every troubled teen is a deeper story waiting to be understood. Tune in today! Discover how best to grandparent the teens in your life at parentingtodaysteens.org/articles/a-legacy-of-hope Parenting Today's Teens is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be, visit parentingtodayteens.org.