Yesterday, I a read a blog post entitled, "3 Common Traits of Youth Who Don't Leave the Church." The three points are valid: 1) They are converted, 2) They have been equipped, and 3) Their parents preached the gospel to them. Did you catch that last one: PARENTS! There are a number of texts to … Continue reading Parenting 101
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Lessons from My Parents
I can honestly say, that I deeply appreciate my parents. I know there were times when I did not know how much I appreciated them and would have denied any appreciation (I was a child / teenager after-all). Yet even during those times, I did appreciate them. One of the things I appreciate most are … Continue reading Lessons from My Parents
Parenting: A Model
In the post Our Problems, I proposed that the home is the way to solve many of society’s ills; including drug and alcohol abuse as well as the increase in violence in our towns and cities. The book of Judges supports this claim, in that book Israel fell because of a lack of influence at … Continue reading Parenting: A Model
Parent Tuesday – Show Appreciation
This morning I want to turn our thoughts a different direction for Parenting Tuesday. Instead of writing for parents, this article is for the offspring of parents (or those adopted by their parents). This is for YOU, the reader. Make today Parent Appreciation Day. Take time out of your schedule to: 1) Call your parents; … Continue reading Parent Tuesday – Show Appreciation
Time is Important
Almost every parenting blog, book, sermon, lecture, and pamphlet have at least one mention concerning the importance of spending time with your children. Yet, I find that all the recommendations are like the dietary requirements I am supposed to follow. If I really drank all the water I am supposed to, consumed the correct number … Continue reading Time is Important
Children and Parental Morality
A simple post this morning that should be a simple reminder. This is a basic observable phenomenon of child rearing. Prepare to be astonished at the wisdom, scope, and power of the following statement: Children will not rise far above the morality level of their parents. There it is! Here is what it means: If parents watch … Continue reading Children and Parental Morality
A Note From Your Child
I ran across this note. I think it is from your child. I think these are some things that they want you to know, but do not know how to tell you, so they wrote them down. They must have misplaced them, and now that I have their words in my hands, I think I … Continue reading A Note From Your Child
One Word for Parental Success
What is one secret to a great family? That its a very hard question too answer. I suppose if I have to narrow parenting and family down to one concept, that more often than not leads to success, that concept is COMMITMENT. But commitment is more than stick-to-iv-tive-ness. (I am not sure that is a … Continue reading One Word for Parental Success
How to Be a Poor Parent
In no particular order other than the way I wrote them down, here are ten tips on How to be a Poor Parent. This is said with my tongue firmly implanted in my cheek. Give your children everything they want. Never, Never, ever tell your children, "No." Put your children before your spouse. Do not … Continue reading How to Be a Poor Parent
A-Parently So
Apparently, some parents are not parenting. Apparently, some think parenting is the same as having offspring. Apparently, some parents want to be their child's best friend and not their guide. Apparently, some children have never heard the word, "no" and consequently rule the home. Apparently, some children receive little if any training in the discipline … Continue reading A-Parently So
Driving Thought 