Episode 35: Talia Lavin on the Christian Right's View of Marriage/Parenting
In Bed With The Right
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The Dark Side of Christian Parenting
This chapter explores the authoritarian parenting philosophies endorsed by certain Christian manuals, emphasizing physical discipline and obedience at the expense of emotional connection. It critiques the normalization of corporal punishment and its implications on children's development, linking these practices to broader societal issues and cycles of abuse. The discussion also addresses the rise of homeschooling among the Christian right, underscoring the lack of oversight that allows harmful practices to continue unchecked.
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