Ask a Pastor Column

Presenting Biblical answers to tough questions

Q: As a parent with grown children, I’m struggling to know how involved in their decisions I should be. What does the Bible say?

A: This is a great question. The Bible reveals an important change that should take place in our relationship with our children when they are grown. If we are not intentional in making this change at the proper time, we can cause a lot of hardship for ourselves and our children.

The basis for this change is found by examining several passages. But first, we should note the unchanging basis for parent-child relationships...