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How We Think about Family

From choices about schools and activities to teaching children how to develop habits of faith that can last a lifetime, raising kids includes an exceptional number of decisions. And, of course, those decisions are not simple “yes or no” or “this or that” choices. They’re nuanced, layered, and often culturally heated.
Oftentimes, the thought process matters just as much as the final decision. That’s why we’ve curated a list of articles designed to help you think about the choices of child-raising: not so you can make the perfect decision, but so you can feel encouraged and empowered to think Christianly about each aspect of family life.
“Evangelicals Are Delaying Having Children. Are We Missing Out?” by Jen Pollock Michel
“No School Left Behind: Why All Education Is Public” by Ray Jennings
“Christianity Is a Birth Story” by Andrew Wilson
“6 Ways to Parent Your Kids for the New Creation” by Andrea Palpant Dilley
“Hagar’s Unhappiness Helps Me Parent Fragile Kids” by Tony Handaka Patria
“Relationships Don’t Just Happen. They Take Training.” by Jen Pollock Michel
“Parents Set the Pace for Their Adult Children’s Religious Life” by Christian Smith and Amy Adamczyk
“If Your Kid Leaves the Church, Don’t Despair. But Act Quickly.” Interview by Andrea Palpant Dilley
“Sabbath Rest: Not Just for Grownups” by Nathan T. Stucky
“The Biggest Hindrance to Your Kids’ Faith Isn’t Doubt. It’s Silence.” by Kara Powell and Steven Argue