The discipline of submission demands a new attitude. Giving in can be passive-aggressive. Forgoing our rights may be submissive. Like many of the disciplines, a simple action cannot be equated to the actual discipline. Especially with submission, a new attitude is needed.
My wife and I are trying new strategies with our son. Last night went better. Perhaps there is hope.
I tend to lead my son with a constant dose of lordship. The notion that I need to be submissive (not passive) to him has changed much about the way I look at parenting. The goal really has never been just to get him to do what I want. The goal is for him to be able to do what he needs to. That is an act of choice. I can force many things, but I cannot force choice. My new submissive parenting style has some promise. It's amazing how godly actions bring about good results.
Pray for me.
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