The little emperor generation. How can I know if I’m worshipping my kids?

Over the past 40yrs the world has drastically changed. Firstly, there’s been a massive decline in the number of people having children. In Sydney over 90% of suburbs have a birth rate that is below the replacement rate of 2.1 children per woman.

Secondly, there’s been a huge shift in the way we think about parenting. With fewer and fewer children, it’s increasingly common to approach the task of parenting using a child-centric model. Seeing the task of satisfying a child’s wants and needs as central to our role as parents.

Is this a biblical vision for parenting? Does the gospel have something different to say? How can I know if I’m worshipping my kids?

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Timestamps:

ABC, ‘China if you’re listening: China miscounted its population’  – (2:14)
The little emperor generation – (4:56)
Changes in parenting over the last 20 years – (11:52)
Gospel Saturated parenting – (23:44)
How can we grow in gospel-centred parenting? - (43:05)

Recommended Reading:

Gospel Fluency by Jeff Vanderstelt

How to find yourself by Brian Rosner

Counterfeit Gods by Tim Keller

What’s Best Next by Matt Perman

Credits:
ABC, ‘If you’re listening with Matt Bevan: China miscounted its population, now the economy is in crisis.’ https://youtu.be/meJItedDm2Y?si=Nod3XbhcE-RmD-xj

Hosted by Brendan Willis
With Dave & Emma Taylor
Edited by Celine Chiu

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