I read an article1 the other day on Dr. Larry Sax. He says many parents today think that we need to be treating our kids like adults. He tells us: “Some parenting experts” suggest “that [parents] should offer their children choices instead of telling them what to do." He says: "Today the parent-child hierarchy doesn't exist anymore. Instead of parents exercising their authority because they know what’s best, they are focusing on making children happy and boosting their self-esteem.” Proverbs 29:15 is clear, “The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother” (ESV). Parents, our “job is to teach children right from wrong…and keep [them] safe”—and point them to Christ. So, as Dr. Sax says, speak in statements, not so many questions. 1 “Physician to parents: You’re doing it wrong” by Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman
Are you asking or telling?
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