Faithful and Helicopter Parenting Examined

Faithful parenting involves making decisions aligned with spiritual values, promoting family prayer and patience as essential virtues. A mother's love requires infinite patience in guiding children, even when faced with challenges. Parenting styles like 'gentle parenting,' which emphasize emotional regulation and respect, are facing scrutiny as many parents find them unsustainable due to modern time constraints. The rise of 'helicopter parenting' has led to reduced autonomy for children, impacting their emotional and social skills, despite little change in the actual time parents spend with their kids. Events like the celebration of 'Adventures in Odyssey' reflect a nostalgia for simpler, more independent childhood experiences, contrasting with today's intensive parenting. The struggle to balance respect for a child's autonomy with practical daily demands continues to challenge modern parents.