Parents should prepare for their children to be argumentative or defensive, she says. "You're safe with me first bottom rung of the framework here emotionally, physically, spiritually" She adds that if we know it's going to happen, I can start to prepare my heart for and develop a game plan about how I want to interact differently.
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“My child argues with everything I say!” Has that thought ever crossed your mind? Whether your child is 5 or 15, you can find yourself wrapped up in the dynamics of arguing, defensiveness, and power struggles. Thankfully, there is hope to break out of this pattern with some curiosity, questions, and a light-hearted attitude.
In today’s episode, Chad Hayenga (Connected Families Director of Education & Equipping) joins Stacy Bellward (podcast host) for a conversation about kids who love to argue and what parents can do about it. Chad and Stacy co-authored an online course called “The Power of Questions”. They share more about the course and offer practical ideas to change the dynamics of arguing in your home.
In this podcast you’ll discover:
why some kids are prone to argue and where the pattern of defensiveness may begin
that Jesus sets an example for asking questions (over 300 recorded in the Bible!)
the importance of your curiosity and light-hearted attitude
ways you can activate your child’s mind and build wisdom when you switch from “telling” to “asking”
how asking questions can help you let go of managing your child’s behavior and owning their problems
that building wisdom is a journey with your child
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