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Wednesday, November 18th, 2020

Asking Why

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Discover the when and why of children asking why.

Asking Why

“Why?” This simple yet powerful question is one that has escaped the mouth of virtually every child on the planet. So how do we respond?

Because I Said So

You’ve heard me discuss the importance of our kids submitting to our parental authority without any pushback. However, as they get older and into their teen years, there is nothing wrong and everything right with them asking us (as long as they obey) why we’ve given them a certain directive.

Giving them cogent answers to the questions of why helps develop a trust relationship with our kids. But when our kids, at any age, repeatedly ask why with no real desire to understand the wisdom we impart, don’t be manipulated. That’s when it’s perfectly appropriate to say “ok then, it’s because I said so,” and simply walk away. You’ll gain respect and save you and junior a whole lot of time and aggravation.

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“I am so thrilled to know that there are those out there who are standing on the authority of God’s Word in this age of compromise; teaching parents…to pass on that spiritual legacy to the next generation.” - Ken Ham,  CEO & Founder of Answers in Genesis
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"It is such a wonderful, God inspired thing you have done to help all of these children. I think people would love to read your book and learn more. You have helped changed so many lives, people will want to realize & learn about the work you are doing. It is so important." - Doris Newcomb, WFAX
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About Me

I am the Founder of Shepherd’s Hill Academy, a Christ-Centered, nature-based, therapeutic boarding school, the Host of License to Parent, and the Author of the book “The Miracles of Shepherd’s Hill:  An Extraordinary Odyssey of Divine Interventions.”  The environment at Shepherd’s Hill Academy is intentionally designed to provide a rich, discipleship-focused atmosphere that promotes physical, emotional, and spiritual health and healing to troubled teenager and their families.  Learn More

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