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The Myth of Good Christian Parenting

by Marissa Franks Burt, Kelsey Kramer McGinnis

  • Paperback
  • Publisher: Baker Publishing Group
  • 14 x 21.6 x 1.5 cm

£14.94

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Due for release on 18 November 2025. Pre-order today.

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Christian parents want to raise their kids in a godly way. But what if we've been sold a promise that "biblical parenting" can never deliver?

In The Myth of Good Christian Parenting, Marissa Franks Burt and Kelsey Kramer McGinnis explore how the Christian parenting book industry has shaped, and often strained, families over the past five decades, continuing into the present day. Drawing on history, sociology, theology, and survey responses from adult children and parents, they trace the rise of Christian parenting empires that idealize obedient kids and perfect households--but often leave parents and children feeling like they'll never measure up.

The authors also analyze popular Christian parenting teachings. They argue that these teachings on authority, compliance, corporal punishment, and control have had lasting effects on family dynamics and spiritual identity--including loss of faith, estrangement, religious trauma, and deep regret for many older parents. This book equips Christian parents, adults thinking critically about their upbringing, and church leaders to pursue a new path of freedom and mutual respect within their families.

  • Book Format

    Paperback / softback

  • Publisher

    Baker Publishing Group

  • Published

    November 2025

  • Weight

    666g

  • Dimensions

    14 x 21.6 x 1.5 cm

  • ISBN

    9781587436642

  • ISBN-10

    1587436647

  • Eden Code

    7047370

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