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Should Parents Ever Force Kids Into Therapy?

By The Ruth Institute Published on October 4, 2025

This 7-minute video from The Ruth Institute poses a serious question: When is it appropriate for parents to insist that their dependent children enter psychotherapy? What conditions could justify that? How do you choose a professional who won’t undermine the faith and values you tried to pass along? How can such therapy backfire? When does it help? Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse interviews counselor Floyd Godfrey.