The data is in! Does Gentle Parenting really work? It may feel easier in the moment, but is it actually effective in raising resilient, respectful kids in the long run? In this episode, Brett and Erin take a close look at a new study from The Institute of Family Studies about strict parenting, structure, and its effect on long-term parent-child relationships. While modern culture often equates authority and firm consequences with harshness, the data paints a far more nuanced picture: one where saying “no,” enforcing boundaries, and following through on consequences may create short-term conflict but ultimately lead to long-term trust and respect.

Read the study: https://ifstudies.org/blog/hard-parenting-better-relationships-new-evidence

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Last week on the podcast, we spoke with Dr. Leonard Sax, a family doctor and author, about the key ideas from his book, "The Collapse of Parenting." In this episode, Brett and Erin debrief that conversation and reflect on how accurately his work diagnoses the problems with modern parenting, especially how today's culture often encourages disrespect in kids while simultaneously undermining parental authority. Listen to our interview with Dr. Sax: https://linktw.in/REIYnr Pick up Dr. Sax's book "The Collapse of Parenting": https://a.co/d/0jc50Z31 Listen to our recent episode on discipline and coddling: https://linktw.in/vJMKZm Invest in your student’s faith by sending them to Summit’s Student Conferences! Use code MAVEN26 to save $250 today at www.summit.org/maven MAVEN...is donor-supported...DONATE HERE: https://maventruth.com/donation/

Parents, have you wondered how much modern culture—with its screens and shifting philosophies—has changed the way we raise our kids? The impact may be more serious than many of us realize. In this episode, Brett and Erin talk with Dr. Leonard Sax about his important book "The Collapse of Parenting" and how immensely the culture has shifted the parenting landscape leading to a collapse in parental authority. Together, they discuss practical ways parents can re-establish healthy leadership for a family culture where children can truly thrive.

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Check out Jean Twenge's "10 Rules for Raising Kids in a High-Tech World" - https://a.co/d/0cYiz9iB

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