Ashley ChandlerFounder + CEO, The Teenage Guide · Founder and CEO, The Teenage Guide | Parent and Teen Coach

Are you loving or controlling your teen?

7 Jul 2026 · 0 min

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In this brief segment, the speaker argues that parents are biologically wired to protect their teenagers and ensure their survival, but that same wiring does not automatically equip them to help their teens thrive. The speaker explains that parental worry and fear often become entangled with what is perceived as love, which can manifest as controlling behavior, nagging, and over‑protection. This conflation, the speaker warns, is ultimately detrimental to a teen’s growth.

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