“Counsel is often given to parents with wayward teenagers, but what about teenagers with wayward parents? What should they do?”

This situation is particularly difficult to deal with because parents are the ones we usually look to for guidance and direction. It’s painful to see them making wrong decisions when we’re supposed to honor them and follow their example. But there are things you can do.

Continue to pray for them. Heavenly Father hears your prayers and will answer them in His own way.

Turn to other relatives or ward members for the example and support that you may need. For example, ask your home teachers or bishop for a priesthood blessing if there are no worthy priesthood holders in your home.

Continue to be a good example to your family. You can strengthen your siblings and parents by the example of your faith. You can hold family home evening, family prayer, or family scripture study with your siblings.

Most importantly, continue to love your parents. Do not judge them. Rather, be kind and patient. They still need your love and support, just as you need theirs.