In this episode, a mom asks how to guide her children through abuse in the family. She said she used to coach her kids to comply and placate so their dad wouldn’t get angry. Now she wishes she hadn’t taught them to stay small.
If you’ve ever looked back at your parenting with regret, or you’re trying to figure out how to protect your kids right now, this episode is for you. We’ll talk about what to do with those regrets and how to actually protect children who can’t leave.
Key Takeaways:
- What should you do with the regret you carry about parenting in survival mode?
- There’s a number one best response to abuse. So why can’t most kids use it, and what do they need instead?
- When is it wise for your child to stop telling their dad he’s wrong? Two verses in Proverbs that seem to contradict each other hold the key.
- When your kids come home from their dad’s house, what is your real job as their mom? It may be simpler than you think.
- Can you still influence your adult children once “the cement is dry”? We’ll explore where your power still lives.
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