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A Teen's Perspective

by Dr. RJ

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Latest episodes

  • Disrespectful Teenagers

    October 23, 2026 · 14 min

    Should you allow your teenager to be disrepectful? The obvious answer is, "No," but many families continue to struggle with disrespectful teenagers. How do you put an end to disrespectful communication in your home? Tune in to discover how…

  • Exciting News

    September 9, 2026 · 15 min

    In this episode, Dr. RJ shares exciting news for parents of pre-teens, teenagers, and young adults. Tune in and please subscribe. https://drrjjackson.com/coaching

  • Why Teens Are Refusing School

    August 7, 2026 · 14 min

    School refusal is more than just "skipping class." In this episode of A Teen's Perspective, we dig into why so many teens are saying no to school—anxiety, burnout, mental health struggles, social pressure, irrelevant curricula, and the…

  • 3 Signs Your Teen Is Silently Spiraling

    July 18, 2026 · 16 min

    From the outside, everything can look fine — decent grades, same friend group, still showing up to practice. But some of the most telling signs of a teen quietly struggling don't look like a crisis at all; they look like normal teenage…

  • The Hidden Desires of Teenagers

    June 24, 2026 · 17 min

    What do teenagers actually want? In this episode of A Teen's Perspective, Dr. RJ dives deep into the real desires driving today's teens—beyond the surface-level assumptions adults often make. From the friendships that shape their world to…

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  • Summer Success

    May 23, 2026 · 15 min

    Why is it so hard to get your teenager to make the most of their summer? You see them sleeping until the afternoon, staying up all night, turning into moody zombies who resist every productive suggestion you make. You want them to build…

  • Life Coaching in 2026

    May 13, 2026 · 19 min

    In this episode, Dr. RJ discusses the top reasons parents are seeking life coaching. There are changes happening among teenagers and it's important for parents to pay attention before it impacts their children.

  • How to Stop Disrepectful Teenagers

    March 11, 2026 · 17 min

    In this episode, Dr. RJ shares the greater concerns with allowing teenagers to disrespect their parents. There are many strategies to encourage respectful conversations, but often times, parents do not utilize them. If you want your…

  • Social Media Battle

    February 26, 2026 · 16 min

    In this episode, Dr. RJ discusses the number one battle between parents and teenagers. Social media has been a point of contention in families even before the Covid lockdowns. Dr. RJ explains why parents should not give in to their teens…

  • Bad Advice

    February 11, 2026 · 19 min

    In this episode, Dr. RJ shares the most common advice parents of teenagers give other parents. Unfortunately, this advice is rarely helpful and in some cases, it can be damaging. Tune in to this episode to learn strategies on how to help…

  • How to Discipline Teenagers

    January 28, 2026 · 21 min

    In this episode, Dr. RJ shares the common difficulties parents experince when trying to discipline their teenagers. It is important for all parents to learn these strategies in order to minimize conflict in their homes.

  • Parenting, Marriage, and Health

    January 14, 2026 · 17 min

    In this episode, Dr. RJ discusses the three main areas of life as a parent of a teenager.  Often times, one area can impact the other areas. He gives practical advice on how to improve all three.

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About the show

A show for parents of teenagers. Each week, I interview teens so they can share their experiences growing up in today's world.