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How Do I Parent a Rebellious Teen?

  • Sarah Hamaker Crosswalk.com Contributing Writer
  • Published Mar 29, 2023

Is there anything that breaks a parent’s heart more than a teen who is rebelling? It’s so hard to see a child choosing to do the wrong thing, especially for Christian parents who desire their child to love God and follow his commandments. 

But take heart! Some general guidelines should help you as you raise a rebellious teenager. While this article won’t solve the problem entirely, I hope you’ll find these 11 tips helpful and encouraging as you continue this difficult parenting journey.

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sarah hamaker author bio picSarah Hamaker is a national speaker and award-winning author who loves writing romantic suspense books “where the hero and heroine fall in love while running for their lives.” She’s also a wife, mother of two teenagers and two college students, a therapeutic foster mom, and podcaster (The Romantic Side of Suspense podcast). She coaches writers, speakers and parents with an encouraging and commonsense approach. Visit her online at sarahhamakerfiction.com.

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