Building Identity in Christ for Our Children That Overcomes Pressures For Perfection
Celebrate Kids Podcast with Dr. Kathy

Building Identity in Christ for Our Children That Overcomes Pressures For Perfection

B2Upper-intermediateSeptember 23, 202613 min

In this episode of the Celebrate Kids podcast, Dr. Kathy delves into the challenges faced by today's youth, who often grapple with the pressures of hyperproductivity and the quest for perfection. She emphasizes the importance of helping children build their identity in Christ rather than solely focusing on their achievements. The discussion highlights the need for parents to recognize and celebrate their children's qualities, such as loyalty and confidence, and to be mindful of the potential dark places that the pursuit of being the best can lead both teens and parents. With insights from researchers at the Harvard Graduate...

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as they think about the different stresses of being the best and being the most productive.

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Do they recognize that they're loyal and confident in their relationships and that they don't give up quickly when somebody acts badly toward them? Have you ever told them those things? Our words change their lives.

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I don't know about you, but today is one of those days where I just get excited for what my kids are experiencing. The life that they're living, the things they're learning, the sports they're playing, it just feels like a really sweet and fun time in their life.

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But I know that that's not necessarily true in every aspect of their life, especially as they think about the different stresses of being the best and being the most productive. I think that can actually weigh down not only on adults, but also on teens to be the best person that they can be all the time.

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