#1199: Not Only a Flashlight

#1199: Not Only a Flashlight

July 10, 2026 · 1 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the challenges of parenting teenage boys and the fleeting moments of their attention and behavior.

In 1899, an inventor put batteries in a tube and created a portable electric light. There was only one problem– the light would only stay on for about three seconds. The device did not sell well, and people jokingly called it a “FLASH light.” Today, of course, the flashlight is a household staple, with some models staying lit for at least 50 hours. As the parent of a teenage boy, it’s easy to feel like that inventor. Your son may only behave or listen for brief “flashes” at a time. But le...

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