Ginger Hubbard

Because when they recognize and take ownership for the sin that's in their own heart,

That's the first step to helping them recognize their need for Christ.

I think it's sad because the kids that I see that I have personally been around that are being parented with parents who are using this gentle parenting philosophy, they're not happy kids.

They're miserable.

They're living their lives with no self-control.

They're never satisfied.

They're used to getting their way.

And when they don't get their way, they're having complete meltdowns.

And that's sad because they're not enjoying life themselves.

They're some of the most unhappy kids I've ever been around.

Kids that are trained in self-control and obedience and to honor the Lord, they're happy kids.

And so I just think when you compare children who are being raised in the wisdom and discipline and instruction of the Lord, they're happy, joyful kids that are enjoying life.

And people around them are getting the blessing of enjoying them, too.

And so I just think it's an injustice when we don't obey the Lord's commands to train our children and bring them up in the wisdom and instruction of the Lord and instead just letting them live however they want to live.

That's just not it's not a blessing to kids and it's not a blessing to others.

And it doesn't glorify God.

How can parents start to view misbehavior as an opportunity and not an interruption?

Anytime our children mess up and blow it, we have two options.

We can either be frustrated and think, well, you know, I've got to take time to do this and to train them.

Or we can view it as a precious opportunity to train them in righteousness.