Why Teens Respond Better to Mentors Than Directors

Описание: Teens are especially sensitive to feeling respected—and how parents show up matters.

In this episode of The Parenting Pair Podcast, Dr. Caron discusses why stepping out of the “director” or “life manager” role and into a mentor role can significantly improve communication and motivation.

Mentoring doesn’t mean removing expectations or boundaries. It means guiding, collaborating, and working alongside your teen while honoring their growing independence. When teens feel respected and included, they’re far more likely to stay engaged, listen, and respond to parental input in meaningful ways.

Tune in to the full episode to hear more about how a mentor-style approach supports motivation in middle school, high school and college age kids.

For an even deeper dive into truly understanding how best to support teenage motivation, check out Dr. David Yaeger’s book, 10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People. This is a truly excellent resource for those who want to learn more on this topic. https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/10-t...

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