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How to Raise Competent Teenage Boys: Video Games, Anxiety & Independence w/ Jarrod Hoffman [186]

Is your son glued to his screen and telling you, “you just don’t get it”? But as a parent nowadays, you are navigating a world that looks very different from the one you grew up in. Video games double as social spaces. Screens shape friendships and status. And many teen boys are quietly struggling with anxiety, uncertainty about the future, and pressure they don’t always know how to talk about. So how do you stay connected to your son when it feels like you’re speaking completely different languages? In this episode, I sit down with licensed professional counselor Jarrod Hoffman, who specializes in working with teen boys. Jarrod shares what he sees every day in his counseling practice, from the hidden pressures boys face online to the misunderstandings that often happen between parents and sons. Together, we explore why many boys say their parents “just don’t get it,” how video games and online spaces shape teen friendships today, and why anxiety is showing up so frequently in the lives of young men. Most importantly, we talk about how you can support your sons without rescuing them, but instead help them build the competence and confidence they need to become independent adults. Jarrod also shares a simple but powerful communication tool parents can start using immediately to open up better conversations with their teen. If you're raising a teenage boy and wondering how to stay connected while still helping him grow into his own independence, tune in. It’s a good one! In this episode on parenting teen boys, we discuss: Why many (teenage) boys feel misunderstood by their parents; How video games and online spaces have become a central part of teen boys’ social lives; The rising levels of anxiety many boys are experiencing today; Why confidence grows through competence, failure, and real-life challenges; The difference between keeping kids safe and helping them become capable; How parents can avoid rescuing and instead support healthy independence in their sons; A powerful listening technique that helps teens think for themselves; How reflective listening can strengthen communication and trust with your teenage boy. Looking for support? 🗺️Need help setting healthy boundaries with your teen AND following through? My free guide will help you do so by creating your own Parent Home Plan! → https://bit.ly/parent-home-plan 🤍Influence lasting change in yourself and your struggling teen with my private coaching or parent group program specifically created for parents of struggling teens. Learn more on my website https://bethhillmancoaching.com/ 🎙️175+ episodes! Not all episodes are live here on YouTube yet, but we have 175+ audio episodes ready for you to listen to on your favorite podcast listening apps. Explore all our episodes now! → https://parentingpostwilderness.buzzs... Have a question or need support? You can email me at beth@bethhillmancoaching.com And remember parents, the change begins with us. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 01:03 Meet Jarrod Hoffman, Teen Counselor Working With Teenage Boys 02:44 Bridging the Communication Gap Between Moms and Teen Sons 05:40 Why Video Games and Screens Are a Major Social World for Boys 09:44 Why Many Teen Boys Feel Like Their Parents “Just Don’t Get It” 13:15 A Video Game Example That Teaches Empathy Between Parents and Teens 15:13 Anxiety, Depression, and the Pressure Teen Boys Feel in the Real World 18:38 Helping Teens Face Fear and Build Confidence Through Hard Experiences 22:35 Parenting With Empathy When Your Child’s Struggles Mirror Your Own 24:15 A Story About Letting Kids Solve Problems on Their Own 26:54 Parenting Shift: Moving From Keeping Kids Safe to Building Competence 30:15 Why Non-Judgmental Parenting Helps Teens Open Up and Change 32:35 A Powerful Parenting Skill: Reflect Back and Then Stay Quiet 38:34 Why Listening Without Giving Advice Helps Teens Think for Themselves 39:12 Final Thoughts and Resources