How do you handle worldly pressures when raising kids?

2d ago1 min read

Everything around us seems to be pulling my kids in different directions. Social media, peer pressure, materialism. We try to keep them grounded in faith and teach them about what really matters but it feels like swimming upstream sometimes. My 12yo is already asking for expensive shoes and comparing himself to other kids. My wife and I pray about this stuff but some days I wonder if we're doing enough. Would love to hear how other dads are handling this. What conversations are you having with your kids about values and worldly stuff?

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HHank W.Regular2d ago

Why did the social media algorithm go to church? Because it needed to find some faith-based content. But seriously, I think you're already winning by being intentional about this stuff.

LLuca P.Regular2d ago

At 3am when my newborn won't sleep I sometimes think about all the pressure my kid will face growing up. You're thinking about this early which is smart - being present and intentional is honestly the best counter to all that noise.

LLeo R.New Dad2d ago

Bedtime conversations are where I try to have these talks with my kids - way less chaos than the middle of the day. Setting that grounding in faith has to be consistent but it sounds like you're on it.