Doug takes on a difficult mailbag question facing many parents: whether it is better for children to divorce or endure a home marked by emotional abuse. He also explores how parenting styles can unintentionally foster narcissism in children.

Listener questions and comments:

• Sandra – I ended a 40-year marriage after realizing staying caused psychological harm to my children. Was leaving the right choice for their long-term well-being? (18:27)
• Jeanie – Would legal separation be a better option for children, and how should parents explain a father’s behavior without destroying the child’s image of him? (23:19)
• Rose – After prayer and a silent retreat, I felt called to divorce to protect my children from being emotionally destroyed. How do we know when leaving is the right decision? (33:40)

Resources:

Marriage Unhindered

https://www.marriageunhindered.com/

Rekindled Hearts Marriage Bundle

https://relevantradio.store/collections/books/products/marriage-bundle

Happy Marriage for Life

https://www.happymarriageforlife.com/

domestic abuse hotline

800-799-7233 (SAFE)