S6E17: Why Is It So Hard to Let Our Kids Struggle?

Are we protecting our kids — or preparing them for adulthood? Beth and Jamie unpack the epidemic of young adults who can't manage their own lives — from the 25-year-old who still gets chauffeured by mom to the son who went no-contact after his parents sold the house they bought him. Spoiler alert: the hosts aren't blaming the kids. The Besties swap hilarious personal stories (Beth letting her son sleep through his alarm and face his furious boss), debate whether "follow your passion" is terrible advice, and remind us that confidence doesn't come from being protected — it comes from failing, getting back up, and maybe doing a few chores along the way. They also dig into the harder questions: How do we support our kids' mental health without removing every challenge? And how do we raise young people who are confident enough to make decisions, handle disappointment, work hard, and find their own sense of purpose? Learn more or support Faith Through Fire at faiththroughfire.org Companies mentioned in this episode: Faith Through Fire Thrivent Gateway Financial Group