Biblical Principles Applied > Raising Boys

In every generation, Christian fathers are called to protect their children from being shaped by the ungodly parts of the culture that seek to squeeze them into its mold, while at the same time, equipping their children to show Christ and his light to the world around them. In 2016, the subject of gender identity, gender roles, and sexual orientation are on nearly every teen’s front burner—and I don’t believe most dads are giving them the guidance they need. This article provides 5 tips to help our teens think biblically about gender confusion without becoming anti-gay.

Undoubtedly, the reasons a son chooses to enter the homosexual lifestyle are multiple. But some of the best research shows that in many cases, a boy who ends up becoming Gay never bonded with his father. Dr. Joseph Nicolosi, whom James Dobson calls, “the foremost authority on the prevention and treatment of homosexuality,” writes, “In 15 years, I have spoken with hundreds of homosexual men. I have never met one who said he had a loving, respectful relationship with his father.” This blog explains the all important bond boys need to have with their fathers to grow into a masculine identity and what can go wrong in that bonding process. Every dad with tenderhearted, sensitive sons needs to read this.

Bruce Jenner’s recent transformation to Caitlyn because he is finding that his “true sexual identity is female” is but one more message our sons and daughters are hearing that adds to the gender confusion that is the goal of the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual) community. This article is written to show how gender confusion in the hearts of our sons will harm them..