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Parenting Questions

We have some great questions coming in for our "Rock the Doc" feature that's part of our parenting series at GBCK.  These questions will be answered by psychologist, Dr. Hale Akamine on February 21 and 28.

Here's a sample of some of the questions:

• What do I do when my child (4 years old) get so angry after being spanked? I talk to him softly and don't spank him in anger - yet he reacts with yelling and screaming.
• What are some ways/ideas to help teach my children empathy, and compassion? They are young but I want to start before it's too late.
• When do I bring up sex to my children? And how do I teach it in a biblical manner so they know it's sacred?
• When do you let your child make their own decisions whether or not to quit an activity? I have a child (age 6) in piano, and he tells me he wants to quit. But I see he can play if he practices and sometimes enjoys it. Should I give in to his wishes?
• When should you teach your children about sex?
• How concerned should we be about our son's tendency to play with "girly" toys?
• When should we talk about sex to our young kids?

I can't wait to hear how Dr. Hale will answer these questions!  You may submit your questions here.

"Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it." (Proverbs 22:6)