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Parent Rock - Raising Faithful Children in a Modern World - Oct 2025 (SMCHS)

Parent Rock - Raising Faithful Children in a Modern World - Oct 2025 (SMCHS)

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 This episode features a "Parent Rock" event at St. Mary's Central High School, where a panel including Father Jake Magnusson (Chaplain), Dr. James Link (University of Mary), and Mr. Brent Lysne (Dean of Students) answers submitted questions from parents on raising faithful children in the modern world.

The panel discusses practical advice, discipline strategies, and the impact of technology on young people.

Key Discussion Points & Advice:
  • Emotional & Mental Self-Care in Young Children:
    • It's important to understand children's development and meet them at their level when addressing emotions.
    • Parents should create a non-judgmental space for children to express feelings and learn to regulate their emotions.
    • Encourage children to pray "freely" and express what they want to pray for (not just who), helping them articulate their interior life.
  • The Cell Phone Ban:
    • The panel observed happier students and generally better communication since implementing the no-cell-phone rule.
    • Students now spend more time talking and visiting, especially in the mornings, rather than being engrossed in their phones.
    • Father Jake noted an increase in students seeking counsel and conversation, possibly because they have "nothing else to do".
    • Dr. Link emphasized that giving a child a phone early is rarely regretted; many parents wish they had waited. He also reminded parents that they don't need to be in constant contact with their children and that not having a phone will not mess up their mental health.
  • Discipline and Consequences:
    • Taking away non-essential items like phones, TV, or cars can be effective disciplinary actions, provided the parent remains loving and consistent.
    • Consequences should never damage the relationship; parents must follow through consistently, even when they are tired.
    • The goal is to teach discipline is about doing things you don't feel like doing.
    • Using housework as a consequence is effective because it is adverse to kids, teaches them discipline and the value of work, and doesn't inherently hurt them.
  • Coping Strategies for Teen Stress, Anxiety, and Depression:
    • Prioritize Sleep: Lack of sleep severely impacts mental health; 80% of teenagers are sleep-deprived.
    • Teach Deep Breathing: Good deep breathing (e.g., 4-7-8, Box, Cyclical) can be as effective as anti-anxiety medication and should be practiced.
    • Find Renewal: Help teens find activities that renew their spirit and recharge their "batteries" (mind, body, soul), moving beyond "doom-scrolling".
    • Mindset is Key: Encourage them to realize that they get to do certain things, rather than having to do them, and to act "as if" they want to do the work, which can eventually change their feelings.
  • Spiritual Growth in Elementary Children:
    • Young children understand faith better than adults often realize, but need language to articulate it.
    • Adults should help by asking open-ended questions about their drawings or feelings, allowing the child to discover and speak freely with the Holy Spirit.
    • To combat scrupulosity (the need to "earn" God's love), saturate children with the understanding that God loves them unconditionally; lead with love, not just rules.
    • Granting patience is vital, as consistent attendance at church is meaningful even if they don't seem to be paying attention.
  • Choosing a College/Career:
    • Visit the Campus: The perception of a school is often different from the reality; visiting is crucial.
    • Students often seek to escape their current life, but moving away won't solve problems. This inner "house" (the soul) will follow you everywhere.
    • The most important question is: "What does the Lord want?". If you follow God's will, even if it's difficult, you have a deeper certainty that he will be there to help you.
    • Support and affirmation are key; parents should offer their strong opinion once, but then trust and support their child's final decision.
The event concluded with an invitation to Adoration and Confessions in the Chapel.

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