Foundation Worldview Podcast Teaching Kids How to Respond to Sin Biblically
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Jan 27, 2026 A parent asks how to teach young children to notice wrongdoing without becoming proud. A simple three-step biblical framework is shared: recognize, remind, and respond with kindness. Practical scripts cover public tantrums, gentle correction about gender presentation, and making moral judgments rooted in Scripture. Recommended resources and a closing prayer wrap up the conversation.
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Child Blurts Out Observations In Public
- Elizabeth recounts a three-year-old shouting that a family "didn't pray before they ate" while at a fast-food restaurant.
- She uses this story to show how young children verbally process observations and need guidance to respond biblically.
Three-Step Response Framework
- Teach children a three-step response: recognize it's not God's design, remind themselves of truth, and be kind.
- Use this simple framework to help kids discern sin without developing superiority.
Use A Quiet Physical Signal
- Train kids to signal quietly by putting a hand on your arm or leg before commenting.
- Practice this cue so children won't blurt out socially inappropriate observations in public.
