Your Child’s Outward Obedience Isn’t The Goal
October 3, 2026Having kids is rough. It’s a great privilege and joy, but it comes with a lot of tears and challenges. One of the biggest struggles parents face often comes from outside the family. Judgment. Moms know the looks, snickers, and “helpful” suggestions well. Everyone has an opinion on how everybody else is doing as a parent, and the pressure can feel overwhelming. The moms with the best behaved kids are held in high regard, and that leads parents to focus primarily on outward obedience and what people can see. However, what if I told you that outward obedience isn’t the…
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