Why I’m Praying My Teenagers Will Rebel

Teenage rebellion. It’s what most moms fear. My own mother certainly did. She had a complete meltdown when my older sister turned 13. I remember her sobbing and telling my sister, “You’re 13 now! I’m so afraid you’re going to rebel!” You know what? I’m horrified by the thought that my children won’t rebel. I agonize everyday that they aren’t being defiant enough.  I pray that everyday they will fly in the face in what they’re told to do. Let me explain.  Rebellion is usually against a dominant or accepted way of thinking. It’s driven by these thought patterns: “Most people …

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