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In this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd explore the challenges of motivating teens who seem to have lost hope. Mark explains that a lack of motivation can stem from issues like depression or feeling overwhelmed. He stresses that shaming teens isn't the answer and encourages parents to identify the root causes and support teens in finding a way forward.
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