Behind Enemy Lines
On social media I suggested that children who live between homes are like people who hold citizenship in two countries. They belong in each and want peace. In response one follower posted: “If parents only knew how much that would change their child’s life. I’m 43 years old and my parents have been divorced for 37 of them, yet I still feel like I’m behind enemy lines when I visit or speak about the other parent.” Parents and stepparents–forgive and negotiate peaceful relations for everyone.
About the Guest
Ron Deal
Ron Deal is Director of FamilyLife Blended®️ for FamilyLife®️ and President of Smart Stepfamilies™️. He is a family ministry consultant and conducts marriage and family seminars around the country; he specializes in marriage education and stepfamily enrichment. He is one of the most widely read authors on stepfamily living in the country.
About the Host
Ron Deal
Ron Deal is Director of FamilyLife Blended®️ for FamilyLife®️ and President of Smart Stepfamilies™️. He is a family ministry consultant and conducts marriage and family seminars around the country; he specializes in marriage education and stepfamily enrichment. He is one of the most widely read authors on stepfamily living in the country.
Episode Transcript
Ron: Can you imagine being caught behind enemy lines?
Announcer: For FamilyLife Blended®, here’s Ron Deal.
Ron: On social media I suggested that children who live between homes are like people who hold citizenship in two countries. They belong in each and want peace. In response one follower posted: “If parents only knew how much that would change their child’s life. I’m almost 44 years old and my parents have been divorced for 37 of them, yet I still feel like I’m behind enemy lines when I visit or even speak about the other parent.”
Look, parents, stepparents—everyone in each country—it’s up to you to forgive and negotiate peaceful relations to the other country so children, of every age, can be safe at home. For FamilyLife Blended I’m Ron Deal.
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