Raising Teens in a Contrary Culture

Without question, most parents have said that they are glad they don't have to be raised in the current adolescent culture. The problem is, their teens do! The biggest challenge a parent faces is learning how to transfer the principles and values they hold dear, to their teen who is growing up in a contrary culture. Parents are frustrated with how to make an impact, and teens are equally unsatisfied and disappointed that they're not learning the necessary skills to make it in today's world.

Mark Gregston shares his wisdom gained from forty years of working and living with teens and helping their families. As the founder of Heartlight, a residential counseling center for struggling teens, Mark has gained proven insight and understanding, and now shares those concepts necessary for every parent to make a connection with their teen]€]a connection that offers real help, and ushers in hope for every teen.

Understanding the influences a teen must deal with today calls for a new way of parent

Known as the "Teen Whisperer," Mark has been effective in helping parents and grandparents connect with the teens in their life. Mark hosts the award-winning national radio program, Parenting Today's Teens, and is the Executive Director of Heartlight, a residential counseling center for adolescents that he and his wife, Jan, started 30 years ago.