Click for full show notes, exercises, and word-for-word scripts from this episodeThere is no shortage of shady people trying to influence your teenager; marketers, friends, the media, random people on the internet. And today, no matter who these people are (and regardless of whether you approve or not), they can have your teenager's full attention any time they want--thanks to the smartphone.Parents have lost a lot of control over how, when, and with whom teens communicate...and it's scary.With teenagers open to so many conflicting messages from outside of the family, what hope can parents have to instill firm positive values?This week's guest, Thomas Lickona, is the past president of the Association for Moral Education and he speaks around the world on fostering moral values and character development in schools, families, and communities. He has written 9 books on moral development and character education, which have been translated into ten languages.His new book, How to Raise Kind Kids: And Get Respect, Gratitude, and a Happier Family in the Bargain, addresses the question of how to instill virtues in your kids.In this episode, Thomas reveals that, yes, parents can combat the constant barrage of outside influence, but it isn't easy. It requires creating a family culture so strong it overpowers the negative influence of teenagers' friends and social media newsfeeds.