Christ Church (Moscow, ID) Keep Your Kids (Parenting Q&A)
May 6, 2019
Young parents tackle the challenges of technology and peer pressure, advocating for a measured introduction of gadgets as kids grow. They discuss the importance of fostering leadership and open communication. Key strategies for effective discipline emphasize a united parental front to manage behavior and emotional outbursts. Grandparents are seen as supportive figures, nurturing faith and connection. Finally, the podcast highlights the impact of unconfessed sin on family life, encouraging open dialogue for restoring harmony.
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Smartphone Use Needs Maturity
- Treat smartphones like tools that require age-appropriate responsibility and maturity.
- Don’t give phones based on peer pressure or affordability, but on demonstrated readiness and responsible attitude.
Fight Peer Pressure with Conversation
- Talk with your kids daily and listen for words like 'popular' to detect peer pressure.
- Teach kids to avoid 'monkey see, monkey do' and be leaders rather than followers.
Instill Contempt for Being "Cool"
- Teach children to have contempt for being "cool" and to do what they are supposed to without being distracted by peer trends.
- Establish firm discipline early to avoid rebellion later.