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Your Question:
how do i break the news to my loved ones?
Answer:
Breaking the news to your loved ones can be a challenging task, but it's essential to approach it with sensitivity and honesty. As a pastor and a father, I've learned that strong relationships start with being mutually responsive. When sharing difficult news, make sure to give your loved ones your full attention, just as you would when listening to their insignificant issues. This will help them feel heard and understood. It's also crucial to consider the age and maturity level of your loved ones. With my 17-year-old son Joshua and 14-year-old daughter Rebecca, I try to have open and honest conversations with them, making sure they understand the situation and feel comfortable coming to me with their concerns. As a parent, it's essential to model how to disagree without being disagreeable, and to give them more yeses and less nos, minimizing the potential for conflict. When sharing difficult news, it's also essential to be prepared for their fears and concerns. As a family, we've learned to confront our fears together, rather than avoiding them. By being open and honest with each other, we can work through our fears and come out stronger on the other side. Remember, it's in personal relationships where lasting meaning is found, and taking the time to nurture those relationships is essential.
Sources:
raising kids to follow christ
lee ann mancini
depression
edward welch
right thinking in age of chaos
john macarthur
raising passionate jesus followers
phil diane comer
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