1 - Choices - Parent Podcast

Описание: In this week’s Parent Podcast from Martin County PAL, we explore one powerful leadership shift: reframing choice from a burden to a gift.

For many young people, “choice” doesn’t feel empowering. It feels heavy. It feels like pressure. In this episode, we unpack how to help youth move from feeling like victims of circumstance to becoming owners of their decisions.

We discuss:
• Why some teens see choice as a trap instead of freedom
• How to validate their starting line without excusing poor decisions
• The “mirror” concept and ownership without shame
• A powerful story about starting with yourself before trying to change the world
• Practical language parents can use to guide better decisions

This conversation is about growth, not guilt.
It’s about helping your child see that while they may not have chosen their starting point, they can choose their direction.

Thank you for investing in your child’s development.

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