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<h2 data-start="3261" data-end="3279">Episode Details</h2>
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Show: <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://ultimateradioshow.com/making-biblical-family-life-practical/">Making Biblical Family Life Practical</a>
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Episode: #178
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Title: Teen Boys Who Hate School? Why It Happens—and What Actually Helps
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Hosts: Hal & Melanie Young
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Do you have a teen boy who drags his feet, loses focus, or declares he’s “just not a school person”? You’re not alone. In this episode of Making Biblical Family Life Practical, Hal & Melanie explain what’s going on under the hood (hello, brain remodeling and hormone surges), why the middle-school “whitewater” years are uniquely bumpy, and how to protect your son’s academic confidence while you guide him toward maturity.
<h2 data-start="720" data-end="738">In This Episode</h2>
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Why middle school feels like rapids: emotional swings, social changes, and literal brain remodeling that affect attention, memory, and motivation.
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Don’t panic (or pivot too fast): why changing schooling methods mid-rapids often doesn’t fix the root causes.
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Two motivation playbooks:
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Delight-directed learning (leverage obsessions: raptors, hockey, Minecraft—yes, really)
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Future-back planning (connect today’s algebra to tomorrow’s career goals)
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Guard his confidence: how to spot and counter the “I’m stupid” narrative.
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Adjust your parenting for pre/early teens: new responses for a new developmental stage.
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Trim to the basics when needed: keep history/science fun while you stabilize the core.
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Look ahead with hope: boys often hit a mental growth spurt in mid-to-late teens—don’t make permanent decisions at 13.
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<h2 data-start="1620" data-end="1636">Key Takeaways</h2>
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Your son isn’t “broken”—he’s remodeling. Expect distractibility and slower recall for a season.
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Relationship first: show genuine interest in his interests to rebuild trust and buy-in.
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Make learning relevant: tie daily work to his stated future (college admissions, skilled trades, entrepreneurship, etc.).
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Preserve confidence at all costs—supervise more, sit beside him, and normalize the struggle.
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Hope is warranted: what looks impossible at 13 can look remarkable at 17.
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<h2 data-start="2151" data-end="2169">Memorable Lines</h2>
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“This isn’t forever—it’s the whitewater stretch in an otherwise smooth river.”
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“I already know algebra; I’m not doing this for me. You need this tool for your future.”
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“Don’t set permanent plans in temporary seasons.”
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<h2 data-start="2407" data-end="2439">Simple Action Steps This Week</h2>
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Pick one passion (raptors/Minecraft/skating) and assign a short write-up or mini-project around it.
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Future-back: look up program requirements for a dream path and map the math/reading steps backward.
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Sit-along math: work with him for a few sessions to steady recall and confidence.
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Trim + win: pare to essentials for 1–2 weeks and stack small, quick wins.
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<h2 data-start="2833" data-end="2855">Resources Mentioned</h2>
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<a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://www.raisingrealmen.com/product/bootcamp/">Boot Camp 9–12</a> (Hal & Melanie’s online series for parents of preteen/early teen boys—recordings available; live Q&A when in session)
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<a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://www.raisingrealmen.com/product-category/subbox/">Craftsman Crate</a>: Our subscription boxes
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<a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://www.raisingrealmen.com/">RaisingRealMen.com</a> – blog + store
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<a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/making-biblical-family-life-practical/~https://halandmelanie.com/">HalandMelanie.com </a>– podcast archives & newsletter signup
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