Federalist Radio Hour Reclaiming Childhood Starts With Christian Parenting
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Aug 12, 2025 Kyle Townes, author of "The Road Less Traveled: Reclaiming Childhood for Christianity," dives into the crucial role of Christian parenting in today’s secular world. He discusses the challenges of raising kids amidst digital distractions and advocates for grounding parenting choices in scripture. Townes emphasizes nurturing a Christ-centered upbringing and the importance of educating children about faith early on. He also highlights parental involvement in education and establishing clear boundaries to protect kids from online harms.
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Return To Scripture As Corrective
- Modern secular parenting has led many families to follow harmful cultural trends away from Christian teaching.
- People now seek a return to Scripture-centered childrearing as a corrective to those trends.
Use Scripture And Evidence To Guide Parenting
- Read and use God's Word daily to guide parenting decisions and set moral direction for your family.
- Base choices on evidence and studies, not just social norms or popular parenting fads.
Christian Homes Mirror Secular Norms
- The average Christian family often mirrors secular families in priorities and child formation.
- This convergence explains why many young people leave the church as they grow up.