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Christian couples are unanimous that children are to be raised in the “fear and wisdom of the Lord.” But principles for how best to do that has divided evangelicals, who lack a central authority on spanking, attachment parenting, and entertainment choices, to name but a few hot-button issues. In the post–James Dobson era, when writer-gurus, religious and otherwise, offer quick-fix guidelines on raising kids amid technology saturation and divided families, Christians are learning to extend grace to fellow believers who parent differently.
Being Human
Learning to identify reactivity in ourselves and others.
COVID got us used to staying home. But it’s the work of God’s people to lift up the name of Christ and receive God’s Word—together.
When Christian kids leave home, we worry about deconversion. But our trust and hope are in Christ, not well-practiced apologetics.
Review
A new book aligns modern approaches to raising children with the ancient wisdom of God’s Word.
CT advice columnists also weigh in on fellowship and finances and a kid who hits.
My daughter will wrestle with worldliness in her education, just as I did. That’s why I want to be around to help.
I always assumed my sons would go to college. When they chose the trades, it reframed my view of higher ed—and church community.
Jesus told us not to worry, but worry is our culture’s parenting default. It’s harming our kids.
I never thought I’d be a homeschool parent, not least because I support public education. An improbable shift changed my perspective.
Christians in America enjoy the right and duty to educate our children as conscience dictates, thanks to a balanced legal tradition.