Church News BYU’s Laura Padilla-Walker on the power of service on teen flourishing
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Feb 18, 2025 Laura Padilla-Walker, Dean of Family, Home and Social Sciences at BYU, discusses the unique challenges teens face today, particularly with technology and social media. She emphasizes the importance of nurturing pro-social behaviors and community service to enhance teen flourishing. With insights on how strong familial relationships and effective communication can combat negative influences, she offers strategies for parents to help youth build resilience and a sense of belonging through service and sacred living.
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Maintaining Relationships with Teens
- Maintain strong relationships with teenagers by listening and seeking to understand.
- Avoid controlling or punitive behaviors to foster trust and open communication.
Focus on the Positive
- Parents naturally focus on negatives due to worry and a desire to protect their children.
- However, focusing on positives nurtures growth and strengthens parent-child bonds.
Creating Opportunities for Teens to Thrive
- Create opportunities for children to thrive, like service, temple trips, or extracurriculars.
- Regularly praise and acknowledge their positive actions, aiming for more positive than negative feedback.