Summary: #2053 Have you ever fallen off a horse? Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens. I work with teens at a residential counseling facility in Texas … so forgive me for using horses to teach life lessons. But when kids get on a horse for the first time, chances are they’re going to fall off. And when they do, we don’t criticize their skills … we encourage them to get back on. If they fall off again … we encourage some more. And we praise their bravery for getting back in the saddle. During this process, the horse doesn’t change … but the rider learns to overcome his awkwardness and fear. So when your teen falls off track in life, help him to get back on. Your encouragement—and not your criticism—will make all the difference!
