We’re Sending Teens Into Adulthood Unprepared — Here’s What They Actually Need

🎙️ “We’re Sending Teens Into Adulthood Unprepared — Here’s What They Actually Need” | Mediocre Dads Podcast

In this deeply personal episode of the Mediocre Dads Podcast, host Queon (“Q”) sits down with leadership consultant Amber Johnson for a raw and powerful conversation about what it really takes to prepare our kids for adulthood.

🔥 KEY MOMENTS:

Amber opens up about her teenage son identifying as non-binary, and the emotional, spiritual, and relational growth that followed.

Navigating the path to college—not just academically, but emotionally and financially.

The real cost of unpreparedness: why emotional intelligence, humility, and communication matter more than a GPA.

Lessons from 24 years of marriage, raising teens, and leading with love through life’s messiness.

How leadership and parenting overlap—and why it’s okay not to have all the answers.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Whether you're a dad trying to connect with your teenage son, a mom preparing your daughter for independence, or a parent wrestling with who your child is becoming, this conversation will challenge, encourage, and equip you.

👉 The transition to adulthood is coming. Are they ready? Are you?

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Mediocre Dads Podcast
02:30 Amber Johnson: Leadership Consultant and Parent
03:35 Emotional Intelligence in Leadership and Parenting
05:59 The Journey of Marriage: Meeting and Growing Together
09:32 Communication: The Heart of Relationships
12:16 Navigating Young Marriages and Military Life
20:33 Letting Go: Parenting Young Adults
24:20 Lessons Learned: The Hard Way
25:17 Navigating Boundaries in Parenting
27:05 Lessons from Military Leadership in Parenting
32:40 The Journey of Higher Education and Personal Growth
38:19 Defining Success Beyond Academic Achievements
42:08 The Importance of Community Service and Perspective
48:39 Finding Your Path: The Journey to Leadership Consulting
52:08 Navigating Career Choices: The Pressure on Youth
53:26 Skills Development: Encouraging Exploration in Adolescents
58:18 Real Conversations: Preparing Kids for the Future
01:03:01 The Cost of Education: Making Informed Choices
01:05:37 Embracing Imperfection: The Journey of Parenting and Leadership
01:07:53 Black and Gray Minimalist Thanks For Watching Video.mp4

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