Introduction

Kids Need Consequences & Planned Emancipation

Don't Bail Your Kids Out

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How do you avoid putting your identity in your kids' behavior? Jim Daly speaks with Dr. Ken Wilgus and Jessica Pfeiffer on how children need to face consequences for their choices, and a concept called Planned Emancipation. Also, John and Danny explain why it's hard but necessary to let your kids suffer if they make bad decisions.

 

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Common Teen Issues That Drive Parents Crazy  

 

Freedom & Boundaries

 

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How do you avoid putting your identity in your kids' behavior? Jim Daly speaks with Dr. Ken Wilgus and Jessica Pfeiffer on how children need to face consequences for their choices, and a concept called Planned Emancipation. Also, John and Danny explain why it's hard but necessary to let your kids suffer if they make bad decisions.
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Find us online at <a href="http://focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast." data-callout-id="edit_links_in_description">focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast.</a> Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.
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<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2025-11-11?refcd=2380002">Receive the book Feeding the Mouth that Bites You for your donation of any amount!</a>
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<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/iprwju">Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment</a>
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<a href="https://store.focusonthefamily.com/common-teen-issues-that-drive-parents-crazy-i-ii-digital/?refcd=2380002">Common Teen Issues That Drive Parents Crazy </a>&nbsp;
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<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/chpu62">Freedom &amp; Boundaries</a>
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<a href="https://sf.fotf.com/vscfw4">Learn About Our Age and Stage e-Newsletter</a>
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<a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/24fop-donate?refcd=2380002">Support This Show!</a>
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