Episode 346: Five Things Kids Need Now Culturally with David and Sissy

Feb 3, 2026

They outline five cultural needs for children: calm, curious conversation at home; body-safety and real-world protection; active online safeguards; habits for critical thinking about media; and a steady spiritual foundation. Short, practical topics about parenting boundaries, digital rules, and building resilient family rhythms are highlighted.

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INSIGHT

Calm Parents Shape Kids More Than Culture

Culture shapes kids whether parents act or not, so intentional parenting matters more than ever.
Calm, curious parents create safe kids who keep talking and thinking honestly about hard topics.

ANECDOTE

Teen Baiting Revealed A Need To Be Heard

David recounts a session where a teen baited his mom into an election fight about a cell phone.
The mom learned the teen mainly wanted to state his opinion, not to change her mind.

ADVICE

Ask, Don't Interrogate

Ask open-ended questions like “Tell me more” and listen without interrogation.
Study kids' shows and music so you can have informed, curious conversations with them.

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Sissy and David unpack five things kids need culturally right now: conversation (parents as the calm, safe first source), protection in the real world (body-safety skills and wise supervision), online protection (tools + ongoing check-ins), critical thinking (helping kids evaluate what they see and hear), and a spiritual foundation (identity, hope, and guidance). Their main point: culture will shape kids—but intentional parents can shape them more.

Resources mentioned:

Tell Me More by Kelly Corrigan
God Made All of Me by Justin and Lindsey Holcomb
Habits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley
The Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd-Jones
My First Message by Eugene Peterson
The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt

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