The Disciple-Making Parent AudioBlog How Should a Parent Respond to Public Humiliation?
Jan 2, 2026
Public humiliation can strike any parent, and how you respond is crucial. Discover the difference between toddler meltdowns and older children’s exposed mistakes. Explore common parental reactions like denial or punishment, and learn why stewarding the moment with gospel insights is the best approach. Gain a divine perspective on exposed sins as opportunities for growth. Embrace the discomfort, avoid making it about you, and recommit to loving and reconnecting with your child during these challenging times.
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When Hidden Sin Becomes Public
- Chad Bettis recalls that public humiliation often arrives unexpectedly and can be severe rather than a toddler meltdown.
- He describes older children whose secret sins suddenly become exposed to the world and shock the family.
Four Typical Parental Reactions
- Bettis outlines four typical parental reactions: minimize, deny, punish by anger, or steward the moment.
- He identifies stewarding as the hardest but most spiritually fruitful response.
Gain God’s Perspective Immediately
- Gain God's perspective by seeing exposed sin as God's gracious discipline and an opportunity for repentance.
- Use the moment to speak of grace and lead your child toward full repentance and restitution.