<description>&lt;p data-path-to-node="1"&gt;In this episode of the &lt;em data-path-to-node="1" data-index-in-node="23"&gt;Legacy Dads Podcast&lt;/em&gt;, &lt;strong data-path-to-node="1" data-index-in-node= "44"&gt;Dave and Dante&lt;/strong&gt; dive into the "Training Wheels" phase of fatherhood—discipling adolescents aged 8 to 12. This is a critical developmental window where children shift from simply absorbing their parents' beliefs to investigating the "why" behind them.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-path-to-node="2"&gt;The conversation centers on &lt;strong data-path-to-node="2" data-index-in-node="28"&gt;Proverbs 4:23&lt;/strong&gt;, highlighting the father's role in helping children "guard their hearts" as they begin to encounter more complex social and cultural pressures. Dave and Dante discuss the transition from providing "spiritual milk" to "solid food," offering practical strategies for teaching kids how to read the Bible independently and apply a biblical worldview to school, sports, and friendships.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;h3 class="" data-path-to-node="19"&gt;Connect With Us&lt;/h3&gt; &lt;ul data-path-to-node="20"&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p data-path-to-node="20,0,0"&gt;&lt;strong class="" data-path-to-node= "20,0,0" data-index-in-node="0"&gt;Join the Conversation:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;span class=""&gt;Have a story or a struggle you want to share?&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span class=""&gt;Email us at &lt;a href= "mailto:dave@legacydads.org"&gt;dave@legacydads.org&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href="mailto:dante@legacydads.org"&gt;dante@legacydads.org&lt;/a&gt;. You can also find us on &lt;a href= "https://www.facebook.com/legacydads"&gt;Facebook Legacy Dads Online Community&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href= "https://www.instagram.com/legacy_dads"&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt;</description>

Legacy Dads with Dave and Dante

Legacy Dads

Discipling through the years: The Adolescent Stage

MAR 16, 202636 MIN
Legacy Dads with Dave and Dante

Discipling through the years: The Adolescent Stage

MAR 16, 202636 MIN

Description

In this episode of the Legacy Dads Podcast, Dave and Dante dive into the "Training Wheels" phase of fatherhood—discipling adolescents aged 8 to 12. This is a critical developmental window where children shift from simply absorbing their parents' beliefs to investigating the "why" behind them. The conversation centers on Proverbs 4:23, highlighting the father's role in helping children "guard their hearts" as they begin to encounter more complex social and cultural pressures. Dave and Dante discuss the transition from providing "spiritual milk" to "solid food," offering practical strategies for teaching kids how to read the Bible independently and apply a biblical worldview to school, sports, and friendships. Connect With Us Join the Conversation: Have a story or a struggle you want to share? Email us at [email protected] and [email protected]. You can also find us on Facebook Legacy Dads Online Community and Instagram.