We all want well-behaved children, but to what lengths will we go to make that happen? Should good behavior even be the goal of good parenting? 

Author and blogger Jennifer Phillips discusses how we can hold up four particular "idols" that can get in the way of extending grace and truth when our children need it most, and how to break that shame, guilt, control cycle in our parenting. 

Connect with Jennifer

http://www.jenniferphillipsblog.com/

 

Books

Unhitching from the Crazy Train: Finding Rest in a World You Can't Control

30 Days of Hope for Adoptive Parents

Bringing Lucy Home

 

Mentioned in this Episode

Article: When Your Kids Won't Bow to Your Idols - Original

Follow Up: When Your Kids Won't Bow to Your Idols - Part 2

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