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Is Your Child Rebelling? How to Recognize It and Respond The Right Way
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Are your kids talking back to you? Ignoring your directions? Giving you attitude?
Every child has a way of making their parents feel rejected and disrespected. But how do you know when it's getting out of hand? What are the signs that a child's behavior is crossing the line from misbehavior to a total rejection of your parental authority?
In this episode, Steve and Mary Alessi unpack what rebellion really looks like in kids and teens. You'll hear candid stories from their own parenting journey, as they share why every child has a seed of rebellion that must be handled early, with wisdom and love—not fear or anger.
You’ll see how bad behavior often hides deeper issues, from sibling jealousy to struggles with identity, and hear practical strategies for setting loving boundaries that restore, not just punish. Steve and Mary get honest about tattoos, piercings, and cultural pressures, challenging you to look past appearances and connect with what’s happening in your child’s heart.
Get ready to rethink discipline, communication, and why being proactive today sets your family up for a healthier tomorrow.
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