Episode

I Mustache Mark a Question: Social Struggles, Risky Texts and Self-Expression

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Parenting Today's Teens
Published
May 15, 2026
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2214
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Summary

Ever feel like you're on the outside looking in? For lots of teens, fitting in feels like a full-time job — and sometimes, the pressure to belong pushes them into some tough spots. In this Q&A episode, Mark tackles more real-life questions from parents facing the complexities of raising adolescents today. Covering topics such as teens’ technology use and privacy, navigating anxiety and loneliness, approaching difficult conversations about sex and handling school apathy, Mark offers practical advice rooted in years of experience working directly with teens and their families. Has teenage behavior left you stumped? Ask Mark! Go to markgregston.com to send in your questions — they may be shared on a future episode. Parenting Today's Teens is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be, visit parentingtodayteens.org.