Raising the Next Generation of Changemakers

Parenting teens isn’t just about setting rules and getting them through school—it’s about supporting their independence, amplifying their voices, and ensuring they have the tools to shape the future. It’s about raising the next generation of thinkers, leaders, and changemakers.

At With Teens, we see a future driven by inclusion, compassion, and progress—and it starts with us, parents, raising our teens to lead with purpose and heart.

We believe in:

• Raising Critical Thinkers – Encouraging teens to ask questions, challenge the status quo, and develop their own informed beliefs.
• Championing Social Justice – Supporting LGBTQ+ rights, racial equity, reproductive rights, and educational freedom, because all teens deserve a just and inclusive future.
• Fostering Global Citizens – Travel, culture, and real-world experiences shape perspectives in ways no textbook can. We advocate for raising teens who understand and respect different ways of life.
• Supporting Mental Health & Autonomy – Teens should be able to make choices about their education, bodies, and future, with parents as guides, not dictators.
• Encouraging Activism & Action – Whether it’s their first protest, learning about ethical shopping, or organizing for climate change, teens have power—and we should celebrate it.
• Celebrating the Joy in Parenting Teens – Raising teens isn’t something to ‘survive’—it’s something to embrace. We reject the tired narrative that teens are ‘difficult’ and instead focus on how amazing they are.
• Fostering Joy & Self-Discovery in Teens – Encouraging play, creativity, and meaningful experiences that bring happiness, from games and hobbies to celebrations and traditions.

Together, we can raise a generation that thinks critically, acts boldly, and leads with empathy, shaping a better future for all.