The Family Teams Podcast 6 Shocking Reactions That Explain Why The Modern Family Is So Broken
Aug 14, 2025
Explore the intriguing reasons behind the breakdown of modern family structures. Discover why cutting ties with parents is gaining popularity and the state's secret war on family dynamics. Learn about contrasting views on multi-generational legacies and early marriages, while examining the societal pressures young couples face today. Uncover the impact of technology on parenting and the importance of fostering genuine connections in a resource-rich environment. This thought-provoking discussion challenges current ideologies on familial responsibilities.
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Technology As Modern Wealth
- Doug Wilson and Jeremy argue technology equals wealth and thus brings temptations of self-sufficiency and entitlement.
- Parents must train children to steward technological power toward serving others, not self-indulgence.
Cutting Parents Is A Modern Inversion
- Jefferson and Jeremy say Gen Z's 'no contact' trend inverts honoring parents and treats life as an inflicted burden.
- The Bible frames the child's duty as repaying a debt of honor, making parenthood a noble vocation to preserve.
Family Versus State Frame
- Boyle and hosts view history as a contest between family and state, where state expands by taking roles families held.
- Encroachment shifts meaning and power from household care to government institutions.
