Parents, Are You Listening? A 20-Year-Old’s Perspective with Lawrence Harris

What do young people really need from their parents—and what are adults sometimes getting wrong?In this episode of Better Black Health, Dr. Gregory Hall sits down with 20-year-old inspirational speaker and youth advocate Lawrence Harris for a candid conversation about parenting, communication, confidence, discipline, and mental wellness.Drawing from his own experiences growing up and overcoming adversity, Lawrence offers a young adult’s perspective on how the words and actions of parents can shape a child’s self-worth, resilience, and future.

The discussion explores phrases parents should stop saying, what young people need to hear more often, how to discipline without destroying confidence, and the important role grandparents and other adults can play.They also discuss trauma, limiting beliefs, social media, the pressures facing young Black men and women, and how families can help young people develop hope, accountability, and a stronger sense of purpose.It’s an intergenerational conversation about raising healthier, more confident young people—and why sometimes the most valuable parenting advice comes from listening to the generation being raised. Better Black Health with Dr.

Greg Hall brings culturally relevant, evidence-based conversations to the issues that can make the biggest difference in our health. Each episode of Better Black Health is sponsored by GNetX Sequence Multivitamins for African Americans and the Better Black Health book , which addresses many of the healthcare disparities faced by the Black community.