Responsibility Is NOT Genetic

The following is adapted from Intentional Parenting, by Doug and Cathy Fields.

Parents want to raise kids who grow up to become self-sufficient, responsible adults. You’ve probably never met a mom or dad who says, “I really hope my kids live with me until they’re 40.” So, why are so many kids these days so irresponsible? What can parents do to raise independent self-starters? And what can you, as a leader, do to help them? (More on that later.) But first . . .

Let’s consider a few examples of...