209: How to Trick Your Teenager into Following Good Advice | Feedback Friday

Teen Resistance

Jordan Harbinger and Jason DeFillippo discuss the difficulties of imparting wisdom to teenagers. They highlight the challenge of getting a 17-year-old to listen to advice, noting that teenagers often feel they know everything and resist parental guidance 1. Jason suggests using reverse psychology, like playing the podcast around the house and pretending it's not meant for them, to pique their interest 2. Jordan recalls how he was more willing to help out at friends' houses than his own, illustrating the unpredictable nature of teenage behavior 2.

Anything my dad said that I should do, immediately and instantly I was against it.

--- Jason DeFillippo

   

Growth Journey

Jordan reflects on the lack of maturity he had at 17, making it difficult to learn from others or seek out self-improvement resources like podcasts 3. He suggests that teenagers need to stumble and make mistakes to become open to feedback and personal growth. Jason and Jordan also discuss the importance of self-awareness and how recognizing one's own flaws can lead to significant personal development 4.

I remember like, not-not listening, but thinking, no one's ever asked me for anything like this.

--- Jordan Harbinger