Part 2 • Benchmark

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Part 2 • Benchmark

26:08 Minutes

Andy Stanley

Moms and dads dream of a future when their kids become adults and still want to come home regularly to visit. As parents, there’s something we can do to lay the foundation for that dream to become a reality.

Part 1 • Real vs. Ideal

Andy Stanley

Ideal can seem out of reach, and it sometimes feels easier to put it out of sight. Part of being a parent is to point our children toward the ideal, while at the same time navigating what is real.

Part 3 • Honor Code

Andy Stanley

When our kids mess up, our tendency is to take something away from them. However, punishment shouldn't be the end goal of discipline—restoration should be.

Part 4 • A Wock and a Hard Place

Andy Stanley

If your main goal is your kid’s obedience, you’re setting yourself up to fail. Instead of obedience being the objective, there’s a different long-term target that will help you win as a parent.