Share key truths with your teen about their identity and self-worth.
As you get know your teen better and better, you’ll know best how to share some key truths in a way they’ll accept—like the fact that although it’s natural to seek affirmation in the affection or praise of others, it is only in knowing that we are God’s children, created in His image, richly loved in spite of our flaws, that we find true affirmation. That acceptance is something we can’t get from anything or anyone else!
By engaging in meaningful conversations, you can help your teen see that relying on social media likes and comments for happiness is a road to heartbreak. And as they begin to understand more and more how much you care about them, and that they can trust you—they’ll be far more inclined to listen.
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