Parenting in the Real World: Child in Crisis:Parents in Conflict

Your child is in crisis. Several things can happen between parents: One parent thinks there is a crisis, the other doesn’t. Both parents agree there is a crisis and they agree on how to deal with the situation. Both parents agree there is a crisis and they have widely different approaches to the situation.

We both agree that there is a crisis and have widely different approaches to the situation. Crisis caused by a child’s decisions and behavior can tear a marriage apart, if how to deal with the child becomes an ongoing conflict between the parents.

Thinking through the situation, I have to remind myself that both of us have our child’s best interest at heart. We both want that child to mature into a responsible Christ follower as an adult. My way is not defacto the best way, even if it seems that way to me. Our marriage will outlast this crisis (nor is our marriage in crisis over this situation) unless I contribute to helping to make it a crisis in our marriage.

Sounds so wise....only now I have live it out....sigh

Comments

[Maria @ Conversations with Moms]

Some of the toughest moments are when my hubby and I don't agree in our parenting methods. It's all in the name of love though.

[Karen]

It is difficult to say without knowing the entire situation. Just know, this shall pass. Just let your son know you love him and leave it alone for awhile. That said, I don't know the whole story.

[Blia]

Many situations can be difficult. Just hang in there. Things will work themselves out.