When our teens are not doing well (maybe they've made some poor choices or are experiencing mental health issues), we usually don't run out and seek support from friends with kids the same age.

Although most of us struggle with parenting at some point, we somehow feel we're more at fault when our teens or tweens mess up.

Why do we feel such shame? Is there a different way of looking at this?

The Guardian article that prompted this episode

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