Christina brings a great topic of discussion - can kids be trusted or will they take advantage of our goodness towards them?  We discuss productivity, discipline, authority and how to handle kids with controlling or manipulative behaviours.  4:50 - Learning to trust our children 6:46 - Education as a place of building relationship 10:09 - What should we do when we get pushback?  17:18 -  Learning to empathize with our children 21:39 - What if a child is manipulating you?26:58 - Leadership and authority in parenting 30:29 - Respect goes both ways  36:51 - Approach to conflict and relationships Author Julie Bogart on Instagram @juliebravewriter Hold On to Your Kids by Gordon Neufeld Revolution of Mercy by Bonnie Landry authority (blog post)#makejoynormal #homeschooling #trust #discipline #education #tenderness #attachment #parenting #respect #authority #rest #enjoyment Support the showContact On Instagram at @make.joy.normal On Facebook at Homeschoolers: make JOY normal By email at questionsmakejoynormal@gmail.com or by voicemail Thanks for listening to Make Joy Normal Podcast!