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The Trouble with Madisen

Written by Dr. Phil Staff | February 02, 2025

Friday, February 7, 2025

Fifteen-year-old Madisen says she wants desperately for a place to belong and has made terrible choices in an attempt to do just that.

She claims to have already joined a gang, gotten pregnant and hit a teacher. Everyone, even Madisen, agrees she is troubled, but why does Dr. Phil say it would’ve been a bigger surprise if she didn't turn out this way? Did her father really try to forfeit his parental rights?

And did her mother turn a blind eye to so many red flags? Learn why Dr. Phil believes it’s not too late for this teen.