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Parenting 101

Ps. 127:3 • Pr. 22:6 • Eph. 6:4 • Ph. 1:6

1. Children are a Gift
   1. You’ve been rewarded Ps. 127:3
   2. Gifts should be cherished and appreciated. Tell them often.
   3. Unwrap your gift to see what God has put inside of them.
2. Children Need Training
   1. Training is different from teaching; practice repetitively. Pr. 22:6
   2. To train an ivy by forcing it to grow up a pole
   3. Successful training is very timely, but breeds confidence.
3. Children Need Boundaries
   1. When boundaries are crossed, controlled and consistent discipline is needed. Pr. 13:24, Pr. 19:18, Pr. 22:15
   2. Spanking is only for rebellion and time out works well for behavioral issues.
   3. Always hug and affirm after discipline is given.
   4. Boundaries enlarge with maturity.
4. Children Need Role Models
   1. The best thing dad can do is love their mother. Eph. 5:25
   2. The best thing mom can do is honor their dad. Eph. 5:22
   3. Control your temper, appetites and opinions. Ga. 5:19
   4. Spiritual priorities: church, Bible, prayer. Mt. 6:33
5. Children Need Affirmation
   1. Your words shape your child. Pr. 12:18
      Don’t ever make excuses and say, “My son’s very shy.” They’re listening. Catch them being good, instead of always scolding.
   2. Affirm eternal qualities such as kindness, diligence,and creativity.
   3. Hug often and continue through adolescence.
6. Children Need Goals
   1. Developing their “individual bent” and obvious talents will be a later clue to God’s will for their life and career. Pr. 22:6 Amp
   2. Reward only genuine achievements.
   3. Always have them looking forward to something. Pr. 29:17