10 Practical Steps for Tackling Teenage Disrespect
Most teens go through a phase of disrespect—it's not a matter of if, but when. Modern parenting advice often claims that "better connection" is the fix. But that alone just doesn't cut it in real life. So what does work? In this episode, Brett and Erin walk through 10 practical steps you can take to handle disrespect and help cultivate a foundation of mutual respect that will serve your kid well in adulthood.
Listen to Part 1 on this conversation on disrespect: https://linktw.in/xNgQqL
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The Real Key to Dealing with Disrespect in Your Teens
How should parents respond when their teenagers are disrespectful? Let’s be honest—we’ve all probably thrown some attitude as teens. But when you’re on the receiving end as a parent, teen snark can feel relentless and exhausting. And as parents, we may be desperate for help to know how to handle our teen's habitual disrespectful tones towards us. There's a lot of parenting advice floating around these days and we want to make sure we're clinging to what's biblical and effective.
In this episode, Brett and Erin react to a video from popular YouTube parenting expert Coach M, who offers her take on understanding and addressing teen disrespect. They break down her approach and discuss how it aligns—or doesn’t—with a Christian worldview of human nature.
Watch the full video from Coach M for yourself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRA65JfelzI
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Thinking Biblically About Immigration, National Sovereignty and Borders
The immigration topic is a big one, encompassing multiple issues. Open borders. Assimilation. National sovereignty. These topics are emotionally charged and debated in our culture. But what wisdom does Scripture shine on these topics? In this episode, Brett and Erin continue their discussion on immigration, borders, national sovereignty, how Scripture informs these issues, and how we can talk to our kids about them.
Read the "Theology of Immigration" article: https://firstthings.com/theology-of-immigration/
Breakpoint: https://www.breakpoint.org/breakpoint-immigration-families-and-jesus/
Watch part 1 of this conversation on immigration: https://linktw.in/pPqFCT
Check out our interview with Dawn Duran: https://linktw.in/vpsipF
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How Scripture Helps Us Navigate Our Culture's Immigration Debate
The issue of immigration is everywhere in the news these days. From mass deportations to protests and riots in major cities, this is a topic that is immensely controversial and emotionally charged. As Christians, how do we even begin to navigate conversations about immigration with our friends, family, and kids? In this episode, Brett and Erin discuss the topic of immigration and unpack how Scripture equips us with a framework to think well about this much-debated topic.
U.S. Code banning Illegal Immigration: https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/8/1325
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Teaching Our Kids a Reasoned Patriotism w/ Dawn Duran
It is fashionable in today's world to either criticize and publicly profess your disdain for your country or blindly stamp everything your country does as good. Many young people today did not receive a robust civic education (and maybe we didn't either!). How can we combat this trend in the next generation? In this episode, Brett and Erin chat with Dawn Duran, author of the book "A Reasoned Patriotism: Critical Thinking and Civic Duty in an Age of Polarization," about how teaching our kids civics is essential to helping them develop a balanced love of country and skills for thoughtful engagement as citizens.
Read The Battle Hymn of the Republic: https://songofamerica.net/song/battle-hymn-of-the-republic/
Get Dawn's book: https://a.co/d/4TWFpIS
Find out more about Dawn here: https://areasonedpatriotism.com/
Listen to Dawn's podcast here: https://thenewmasonjar.com/
Read Articles by Dawn: https://thediscerninghomeeducator.substack.com/
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