Coaching My Kids Toward Christ: The 4 Cs of Christian Parenting

Coaching My Kids Toward Christ: The 4 Cs of Christian Parenting

In his article, “The Four Phases of Parenthood,” Bob Hostetler shared four distinct roles that a Christian parent plays over the course of his/her child’s life: Commander, Coach, Counselor, and Consultant. As children grow up, a parent’s role ought to evolve, aiding in a child’s transition from total dependence to independence. This doesn’t happen overnight,…