50 - Walking with the Lawn Mowers

Look out helicopter parents, here come the lawn mowers!That really doesn't sound all that threatening does it...Still, we're in a new phase of parenting. Parents aren't just swooping in to fix the problems their kids are facing (helicoptering if you will), rather they are making sure their students face no difficulty whatsoever and clearing the way for them before they even get there (or, mowing down the obstacles).How do we minister to these parents AND their students? That's what I talk about in today's episode.Addressing reasonable requestsShepherding both the parents and their studentsKnowing when to say noHelping students learn to step up and take responsibilityThanks for listening! See you next week.Mentioned on the podcast: Become a DYM Gold member for 1 month for FREE Got a middle school ministry question?Email [email protected] student ministry resources?Check out www.downloadyouthministry.comDo you listen to the Podcast? Consider leaving a review of the podcast!Social Media:InstagramTwitterFacebook