Number 1
Imparted Strong Belief
Based On God’s Word
Right And Wrong
Good And Evil
Then He took a little child and set him in the midst of them. And when He had taken him in His arms, He said to them, “Whoever receives one of these little children in My name receives Me; and whoever receives Me, receives not Me but Him who sent Me.”
Mark 9:36-37
Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it.
Proverbs 22:6
“But whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to sin, it would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck, and he were drowned in the depth of the sea. Woe to the world because of offenses! For offenses must come, but woe to that man by whom the offense comes!
Matthew 18:6
As Parents, We Are Stewards Of One Of The Greatest Gifts In Life!!!!
Kids And Grandkids!!!!
They Are Not Yours, They’re His!!!
Number 2
Ongoing Affection
Affection Must Be Provided
Consistently And Appropriately
Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good. Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another;
Romans 12:9-10
When Children Are:
Young – They Hug Easily…
Pour It On And Enjoy It While It Lasts
Older – They Tend To Resist…
Pour It On And Don’t Become Passive-Aggressive
DANGER!!!!!
An Unaffectionate Father Will Produce:
Boys Who Don’t Know How To Express Themselves Emotionally.
Girls Who Will Express Themselves Sexually.
Number 3
Encouraging Words
Children Are Starving For The Fuel Of Encouragement!!!
Children Never Outgrow Their Need For Encouraging Words
There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword, But the tongue of the wise promotes health.
Proverbs 12:18 (NKJV)
Rash language cuts and maims, but there is healing in the words of the wise.
Proverbs 12:18 (The Message)
Words Frame Worlds
We Can Frame Our Kids Worlds
Positively Or Negatively
See Something Positive, Say It!
Caution!!!! Be Aware Of:
Shame Oriented Words Or
Performance-Oriented Words
Number 4
Have Fun
Fun And Play Release Their Anxiety, Help Diminish Their Fears, And Lessen Their Hostility And Anger
A cheerful heart is good medicine.
But a broken spirit saps a person’s strength.
Proverbs 17:22
A glad heart makes a happy face.
Proverbs 15:13
Number 5
Devoted Loving Discipline
Biblical Discipline Is Guidance With Love, Not Punishment With Anger
Discipline Is An Act Of Love
My son, do not despise the chastening of the Lord, Nor detest His correction; For whom the Lord loves He corrects, Just as a father the son in whom he delights.
Proverbs 3:11-12
The rod and rebuke give wisdom, But a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.
Proverbs 29:15
Number 6
Taking Responsibility
It Must Be Taught And It Must Be Modeled
Kids Must Be Allowed To Experience Some Of The Pain For Poor Choices
Important!!!! Important!!!!
Consequences BUILD Self-Esteem.
When Kids Realize That Their Behavior Has Consequences, They Learn:
“I Have Power And I Have Control.”
A prudent person foresees the danger ahead and takes precaution. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.
Proverbs 27:12 NLT
Number 7
Build Positive Memories
Memories Make The Foundation Of Who We Are
Parents Have Influence Over Memories Being Positive And Negative
Only take heed to yourself, and diligently keep yourself, lest you forget the things your eyes have seen, and lest they depart from your heart all the days of your life. And teach them to your children and your grandchildren,
Deuteronomy 4:9
Number 8
Children Need Your Consistent Presence
Children Would Rather Have Your Presence Than Your Presents!
Are You Available For Your Kids?
Is There A Perceived Inaccessibility?
Accessibility Says…
You Are Important To Me.
I’m Available For You
Because I Care About You!
Number 9
The Role Models Matter
There Is An Identify Theft Happening In Every Home
Your Kids Are Stealing Your Identity
Kids Possess The Character Of Their Parents
The Parents Goal: Model The Right Things!!!!
Spiritual Alignment With Christ And His Word
In Word And In Action
Examples:
When You Blow It, Apologize.
We Say We Are Sorry!!!
Because Apologizing Is An Act Of Integrity Which Models Honesty And Humility
Number 10
We Have A Place Of “Peace” We Call It “Home”
Kids Are In Combat All Day Long
Life Has Painful Lessons, Endless Bullies, Constant Pressure, Ungodly Conformity And Endless Battles
We All Need A Place Of Peace That Place Is Called Home
