In this episode, Theophilus shares about the importance of communication with our children. This foundation involves an immense amount of presence and intentionality throughout their lives; doesn't end in childhood. Even in the briefest, most inconsequential conversations, we must be wary of our responses because even reflex reactions can instill hesitancy in our children to open up to us. This was incredibly true in my own upbringing as a pastor's/missionary's kid growing up. The legalism of religion and the facade of perfection that I needed to portray as such, made it very difficult for me to open up to my parents. Too bad for us all, there are no perfect parents out there and anyone who says they have it all together, are too disillusioned to see their faults. This is why we must each look to ourselves and audit our own lives critically, to control what we can in doing the best we can in every available area of life.
