Should Parents Let Their Kids Throw Tantrums?

Should Parents Let Their Kids Throw Tantrums?

Author: Brett and Erin Kunkle March 31, 2022 Duration: 54:42

There's a lot of modern parenting advice out there that says we should let kids "feel what they feel." By allowing them to display any and all emotions, even by way of tantrum, we are allegedly giving them a safe place for those feelings. But how does this modern advice stack up with the ancient wisdom of Scripture? Should parents tolerate tantrums or is there a better way? In this episode, Brett and Erin discuss this challenging topic for parents.


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