Episode 276: Help! I Read “Feeding the Mouth That Bites You” Too Late!

If you've read Feeding the Mouth That Bites You and thought, “Well, that would have been helpful five years ago,” this episode is for you! Today, we're tackling one of the most common questions we receive: Is it too late to start Planned Emancipation if your teenager is already 16, 17, or even out of the house?

Dr. Ken and Cynthia discuss why there's no need to panic and cram five years of parenting wisdom into the next six months, why waiting until your teen is "ready" to handle freedom might be missing the point, and how admitting you've gotten a few things wrong can actually work in your favor. We're also talking about the differences between strong-willed and passive teenagers, why control and influence aren't the same thing, and why parents might be giving themselves a little too much credit (and blame) for how their kids turn out.

Whether you're starting late, starting over, or realizing you've been doing a little more parenting than your teenager actually needs, we've got plenty to talk about today.

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You can order Dr. Ken's book "Feeding The Mouth That Bites You" here

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You can pre-order Cynthia's book "How'd I Miss That" here

 

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