Albert Butler: Why 'I Can Because I Will' Changes Everything About Raising Confident Teenagers

Ever wonder how to raise teenagers who actually respect you while navigating today's crazy digital world? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Albert Butler, a CPA and father of four who's mastered the art of staying connected with his kids through the chaos of social media, AI, and teenage attitudes.

Albert shares his incredible journey from nervous dad to confident father, including:
• Why his son's public declaration at a book launch brought him to tears and validated everything he'd done right
• The game-changing "2 to 12" rule his father taught him about when you really have influence over your children
• How he uses monthly book reports and literary presentations to combat "doom scrolling" and build real communication skills
• The unexpected connection between teaching financial literacy and raising kids who can handle adult responsibilities

Plus, Albert reveals his foolproof approach to managing teenage friendships and dating—creating a circle of "uncles" who set the standard for what real men look like in his daughters' lives.

Key takeaways:
• The mindset shift from "I can't" to "I can because I will"—the mantra that transforms both father and child
• Why learning to play Roblox with your kids isn't silly—it's strategic parenting in the digital age
• How to balance teaching independence while ensuring your daughters never settle for less than they deserve
• The power of treating technology as a tool rather than the enemy, and teaching kids to use it wisely

Albert Butler is a CPA who helps clients with trusted accounting while building financial literacy in families. As the author of a 17-year passion project—a book of life lessons for his children—Albert brings wisdom from both his professional expertise and his journey raising four teenagers in Atlanta. His motto "I can because I will" has become the foundation for everything he teaches his kids about overcoming obstacles.

Whether you're struggling with screen time battles or wondering how to prepare your teenagers for real-world challenges, this episode will challenge you to see that staying present and engaged doesn't require being perfect—it just requires being willing to learn alongside your kids.

Ready to raise teenagers who choose good friends, respect themselves, and actually want to spend time with you? Let's explore how biblical principles and practical wisdom create the foundation for extraordinary relationships with your teens!

Connect with Albert
His Book: https://a.co/d/hq7RvwW
https://www.linkedin.com/in/butleralbert/
https://www.instagram.com/albertbutlercpa/
https://x.com/albertbutlercpa
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx6-wOn2tbc7Pkv0bc58NSQ
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577977890720#

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Time Stamps:
00:00:00 - The Book Launch Moment - When Your Son Validates Your Fatherhood
00:10:03 - Parenting Teenagers and Family Dynamics
00:25:38 - Listening to Understand Teenagers
00:32:47 - Technology, AI, and Social Media Challenges
00:40:14 - Reading, Books, and Financial Education
00:48:17 - Friendship, Dating, and Character Building
01:00:04 - Final Wisdom and Life Philosophy

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