Pushover Parents: A recent study found that 24% of teens say their parents have given them alcohol, and 21% have been to a party where alcohol was supplied by the parents.
Focus on the Family’s Dr. Bill Maier attributes the problem to what he calls pushover parents. “Unfortunately, there are a significant number of parents in this country who are unable or unwilling to provide their children with the moral guidance they so desperately need. These parents are so concerned about being liked by their kids that they fail to place any limits on their children’s behavior -- even behavior that is dangerous or destructive.” (Religion Journal 8/15/05)
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