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The episode discusses how parents can navigate disagreements on planned emancipation while maintaining a strong marriage.

This July we are doing re-releases of our favorite episodes! Episode 221: When Spouses Disagree on Planned Emancipation This week Dr. Ken and Cynthia discuss a challenge almost every parent faces—what to do when you and your spouse don’t see eye-to-eye on planned emancipation. From different approaches to devices and curfews, it’s not always easy to stay on the same page while raising young adults. We discuss why keeping your marriage first changes the conversation, how to navigate disagreements without turning them into power struggles, and what it looks like to support each other even when you don’t fully agree. We also touch on blended families and shared custody, and why it’s never too late to start giving teens the message that they’re growing into adulthood. It’s a practical, hope-filled conversation with plenty of humor (including a surprise iPad cameo from Cynthia’s youngest) and the kind of perspective every parent needs when the plan and the parenting don’t always match up. If you have a minute, please leave us a review. We love hearing listeners encouraging other listeners. You can order Dr. Ken's book "Feeding The Mouth That Bites You" here You can order Cynthia's…

People in this episode

Hosts: Dr. Ken, Cynthia

Topics covered

• parenting
• emancipation
• marriage
• disagreements
• blended families
• supporting teens

Keywords

• planned emancipation
• parenting teens
• marriage support
• power struggles
• blended families
• curfews
• devices

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Feeding The Mouth That Bites You, John David Kent

Books & works: Feeding The Mouth That Bites You, Life Is Messy, God Is Good, How'd I Miss That

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