Life.Church with Craig Groeschel 3 Gifts to Give Your Children | Parenting on Purpose | Part 2
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Nov 5, 2023 The podcast discusses the challenges of parenting and the negative effects of giving too much to children. It explores the importance of community, standards, and faith in nurturing children's spiritual growth. The speaker emphasizes the role of parents in shaping their children's lives and the benefits of setting higher standards. The chapter also touches on the importance of genuine faith and forgiveness in parenting.
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Gradual Loosening Of Parenting Standards
- Craig Groeschel recounts how standards relaxed with each child, from sterilizing pacifiers to letting the dog "clean" them.
- The story illustrates parenting fatigue and how intentions remain despite declining routines.
Require Earning Before Rewarding
- Do require children to earn rewards like screen time, phones, or cars rather than giving unearned gifts.
- Match contributions (e.g., pay half) and set clear ownership to teach responsibility and gratefulness.
Praise The Process, Not Labels
- Overpraising children for traits rather than effort creates anxiety and fragile confidence.
- Praise the process and behaviors that honor God, not fixed abilities, to build resilient identity.