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Is disappointment all bad for teenagers?
In this episode of the Stay Calm, Don’t Panic! Podcast, Chris Robey is joined by Dr. David Fraze to discuss how disappointment affects teenagers.
Is disappointment all bad? Is rescuing our children the best answer? Jump into this great conversation and hear ways to help push and equip students to face challenges and disappointments.
It’s better for kids to learn to face disappointment in our home than later down the road.
In this episode, Dr. David Fraze answers…
- Why do adults, especially parents, treat disappointment like a bad thing?
- What are a few of the benefits of facing and journeying through disappointment?
- What are a few ways adults can help students face and journey through disappointment?
Ask yourself…
- Am I trying to prevent teenagers from facing disappointment?
- Are my expectations and views of my teenager realistic?
- Am I seeking my identity in the successes of my children?
Go ask a teen…
- What disappointments have you faced in life?
- When things are tough, what helps you get through it?
- How can you learn from past disappointments and use them to make you better?
Resources:
- FCA Character Coaching: dfwfca.org/charactercoaching
- Website: dontpanicpodcast.org
- Music: Under the Chandeliers
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Chris Robey
Former CEO
Karlie Duke
Communications Director
Dr. David Fraze
Special Guest
David Fraze | Special Guest
Dr. David Fraze (D.Min., Fuller Theological seminary) is Special Assistant to the President of Lubbock Christian University and Fort Worth Area Director and Manager of DFW Character Coaches for Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He is a popular speaker and writer on all things youth ministry and adolescence. Based out of North Richland Hills, Texas, David has been working with students for over30 years.
Karlie Duke | Director of Communications
Karlie has always had a heart for teenagers. Through her role at Teen Life, she loves to showcase the amazing stories coming out of Support Groups, but she is especially passionate about helping adults and teenagers find connection. Karlie has a BS in Communications with a minor in Family Studies from Abilene Christian University.
Chris Robey | Former CEO
Chris has spent most of his career empowering teenagers from all backgrounds. As the former leader of Teen Life, he is passionate about helping students make good choices while also giving adults the tools they need to communicate more effectively with teens. Chris is a graduate of Midwestern State University and holds a Master’s Degree in Family Life Education from Lubbock Christian University.