One of the greatest challenges parents face is navigating sin, particularly when their children sin. Parents can carry so much weight on their shoulders as they desire children that other families, teachers, and friends perceive as “good”. This pressure can cause parents to become cruel taskmasters, striving to make their kids behave out of worrying how they reflect on the family. This pressure can also cause parents to carry a lot of guilt and wonder where they messed up when their children do sin.
This encouraging article from the Gospel Coalition serves as a helpful perspective shift and resource. We hope it can give you some peace in your own parenting as well as some helpful reminders!
