Kids today are different. They are exposed to more social pressure, more media, more messages from outside the home, and more stuff to juggle. Most of that is inevitable, which is why it calls for a shift for us as parents to be more intentional with how we approach parenting. 

I once heard a friend say "Ill just do the best I can and hope for the best with my kids." That kind of hopeful thinking doesn't cut it for today's kids, so here I give two reasons why, and two ways to step into more intentional and purposeful parenting.