A Few Parenting Tips
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Emphasize Christ Jesus |
Attend God’s house |
Supervise Internet usage |
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Play God–honoring music |
Praise Godly people |
Choose modest attire |
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Maintain emotional consistency |
Avoid fluctuating whims |
Chaperone all dates |
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Correct inappropriate speech |
Read God’s Word |
Preview child–rated videos |
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Observe neighborhood playtime |
Evaluate secular culture |
Exalt Christian grandparents |
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Establish permanent guidelines |
Respect public servants |
Emphasize Biblical values |
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Understand adolescent emotions |
Explain daily news |
Admit personal mistakes |
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Encourage open communication |
Reveal genuine concern |
- II Timothy 1:5, "When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also."
- Proverbs 22:6, "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."
- Proverbs 1:8, "My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:"
- Proverbs 1:10, "My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not."
- Proverbs 2:1-5, "My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee; 2: So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding; 3: Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding; 4: If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures; 5: Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God."
- Proverbs 3:1-2, "My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: 2: For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee."
- Proverbs 4:1-7, "Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding. 2: For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law. 3: For I was my father's son, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother. 4: He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live. 5: Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth. 6: Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep thee. 7: Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding."