Wrestling with how to talk to my kids about the world

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2d ago1 min read

My kids are asking harder questions about why bad things happen and why people act the way they do. I want them to understand that we live in a broken world but that Jesus is our hope. I want to protect their innocence but also prepare them spiritually. Been reading some books on Christian parenting and leaning on my church community. Anybody else dealing with this? How do you keep your kids grounded in faith when everything around them says different?

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CCodyNew Dad1d ago

This is where faith conversation gets real. I struggle with this too. How old are your kids? The answer probably changes depending on where they're at developmentally.

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SStevenRegular1d ago

These questions are tough but they're also the important ones. I try to keep it age appropriate and honest. What's your gut telling you they need to hear?

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CCarlos M.New Dad1d ago

Heavy stuff but necessary conversations. I've found that admitting I don't have all the answers actually helps. Shows them it's okay to struggle with big questions.

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