"Either we focus on preparing our children to enter the world and conquer it, or we can concentrate on protecting our children from the world. A defensive mindset worries about the evil influences of Halloween, Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, or non-Christians on the Little League team. Although parenting always involves some protection, this should not be the main focus for biblical parents"
He compares "fear based parenting" with a football team that plays an infamous "prevent defense" that is more concerned with not losing (not giving up the big play) than it is with winning. In many instances, such an approach is rooted in legalism.
- William Farley, Gospel-Powered Parenting, 23
