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For the first 18 years of a child's life, their parent plays a critical role as caregiver, guide, and mentor. But what happens when kids leave the safety of home and go off on their own? How does a parent's role change? In this program, Chip talks to author Jim Burns about his book “Doing Life with Your Adult Children.” They discuss the new complexities of the parent-child relationship and highlight the boundaries that parents need to set to empower their kids without intruding on their lives.

6 Principles to Parenting Your Adult Kids

1. Your ROLE as a parent has to change. -Psalm 127:3-5a
2. Unsolicited advice is usually taken as CRITICISM. -Proverbs 9:8-10
3. Become a STUDENT of their culture. -1 Corinthians 9:20-22
4. When your grown children VIOLATE your values, you can’t want it more than they want it. -Proverbs 14:12, 21:1
5. They will never know how far the town is if you CARRY them on your back. -Hebrews 12:11
6. Financial independence and responsibility is the GOAL. -Luke 16:10

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Chip Ingram continues his conversation with apologist Sean McDowell, offering guidance for parents whose child is struggling with their gender identity or sexuality. They explain how to reject parental guilt, adopt a long-term perspective, and initiate dialogue rooted in both love and biblical truth.

Key Topics:

• Your Initial Response: How to lead with love and preserve the relationship.
• Giving Yourself Grace: Avoiding the trap of self-blame and the "perfect parent" myth.
• Moving Forward: The power of asking questions and listening to understand.
• Holding Firm: How to balance unconditional love with biblical conviction.
• A Proactive Culture: Creating a safe home for conversations about faith and sexuality.
• Defending God's Design: Answering the "outdated Bible" objection with Scripture and reason.

Actionable Steps for Parents:

• Lead with Unconditional Love: Affirm your relationship first to establish a foundation of safety and trust.
• Listen More, Lecture Less: Ask thoughtful questions to understand their heart and experience, not just to correct them.
• Hold Firm with Grace: Maintain your biblical convictions with compassion, establishing loving boundaries without compromising truth.
• Build a Culture of Conversation: Intentionally create a home where it’s safe to discuss any topic before it becomes a crisis.
• Know the "Why": Be ready to explain the goodness and purpose behind God's design, not just the rules.
• Use Their Interests as a Bridge: Use your child’s passions (movies, hobbies, etc.) as a natural starting point for deeper conversations.

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