Is My Teen Lazy, Depressed, or Stuck? - Weekend Wisdom

About this episode

The episode discusses the challenges of guiding a teenager towards responsibility as they approach adulthood.

Drop us some Fan Mail. Thanks! Question: Should I tell my nephew that by the time he turns 18, he has to be in school and passing his classes, or have a job, to continue living with us? He will turn 18 at the end of this school year and will inherit a small amount of money that could get him started. He is currently in school, and he doesn’t have a job or any interest in getting one. Anytime someone asks him about his goals or future plans, his answer is “I don’t know” or “I don’t care.”...

Topics covered

• teen behavior
• education
• mental health
• family dynamics
• life transitions

Keywords

• teen laziness
• depression
• future goals
• family expectations
• school and work

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