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Christian parents want to raise their kids in a godly way. But what if we've been sold a promise that "biblical parenting" can never deliver?
In The Myth of Good Christian Parenting, Marissa Franks Burt and Kelsey Kramer McGinnis explore how the Christian parenting book industry has shaped, and often strained, families over the past five decades, continuing into the present day. Drawing on history, sociology, theology, and survey responses from adult children and parents, they trace the rise of Christian parenting empires that idealize obedient kids and perfect households--but often leave parents and children feeling like they'll never measure up.
The authors also analyze popular Christian parenting teachings. They argue that these teachings on authority, compliance, corporal punishment, and control have had lasting effects on family dynamics and spiritual identity--including loss of faith, estrangement, religious trauma, and deep regret for many older parents. This book equips Christian parents, adults thinking critically about their upbringing, and church leaders to pursue a new path of freedom and mutual respect within their families.
Contents
Table of Contents
Introduction
Part 1: How Did We Get Here? The Builders of the Christian Parenting Empire
1. The Right Kind of Parents: Creating the Christian Parenting Resource Market
2. The Bible Tells Us So: Authors, Influencers, and the Politics of Set-Apart Parenthood
Part 2: What Do We Find Here? The Central Myths of Good Christian Parenting
3. Umbrellas of Authority: A Blueprint for the Christian Family
4. Who's in Charge Here? The Testimony of Well-Behaved Children
5. Are Children Human? The Rights, Autonomy, and Vulnerability of Children
6. Sinners from Their Mothers' Wombs: Children, Sin, and Atonement
7. Spare the Rod: The Corporal Punishment of Children
Part 3: Where We Go from Here? Letting Go of the Myths and Finding Freedom
8. The Receipt Comes Due: False Promises and Betrayed Families
9. Moving Beyond the Mythology
Appendix: Tool for Evaluating Resources
