Kidolatry

Summary

The sermon explores the modern phenomenon of "adulescence" or extended adolescence, highlighting how parents today often over-indulge and worship their children instead of loving them effectively. The speaker uses sociological research and biblical references (specifically the story of Abraham in Genesis 22) to argue that treating children as the center of the family can lead to harmful outcomes like self-absorption, lack of self-control, and an inability to launch into independent adulthood. The key takeaway is that parents should love their children deeply but not worship them, ensuring they raise responsible, self-sacrificing adults rather than perpetual "kiddults" who remain dependent and self-centered.