The Myth of Good Christian Parenting. How False Promises Betrayed a Generation of Evangelical Families

Christian parents want to raise their kids in a godly way. But what if families have been sold promises that "biblical parenting" can never deliver? Christian parents want to raise godly children, but what happens when popular biblical parenting methods cause more harm than good? The Myth of Good Christian Parenting exposes how the Christian parenting industry has sold families false promises for five decades, leaving a trail of religious trauma, damaged relationships, and lost faith in its wake. This groundbreaking analysis offers ● historical analysis - traces the development of the Christian parenting industry and its influential figures who built parenting empires; ● research-based insights - features survey data from adult children and parents affected by authoritarian parenting methods; ● theological examination - analyzes how popular teachings on authority, compliance, corporal punishment, and control diverge from Jesus's teachings; and ● encouragement for a better future - equips readers to pursue a new path of freedom and mutual respect within their families. Marissa Franks Burt and Kelsey Kramer McGinnis combine rigorous research with compelling storytelling to reveal…

Издательство

Baker Books

Год

2025

Страниц

182

Язык

английский

ISBN

9781493452118