Insights and Reflections on Parenting: Words of Wisdom and Guidance
Discover profound reflections on parenting through a collection of quotes and verses from various sources. Explore the humorous, challenging, and enlightening aspects of raising children, emphasizing the responsibility and privilege it entails. Uncover perspectives on nurturing the next generation and instilling values that shape a child's journey through life. From humorous anecdotes to profound truths, these insights offer perspective on the unique role of a parent in shaping a child's future.
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Having children is like living in a frat house - nobody sleeps, everything's broken, and there's a lot of throwing up. Ray Romano
Life affords no greater responsibility, no greater privilege, than the raising of the next generation C. Everett Koop
kids don't stay with you if you do it right. It's the one job where, the better you are, the more surely you won't be needed in the long run. Barbara Kingsolver
Parenting is the greatest single preserve of the amateur. Alvin Toffler
Wisdom which includes... Discernment Character Knowledge Skill The unwise Na ve Youth, Mocker, The Fool
Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old, he will not depart from it.
Whats YOUR purpose (for your child)? To Trust Christ What else (be honest)? What s PROVERBS purpose for parenting?
Proverbs 2:1-5 My son, if you will receive my words and treasure my commandments within you, make your ear attentive to wisdom and incline your heart to understanding; for if you cry for discernment and lift your voice for understanding
Proverbs 2:1-6ff if you seek for her as for hidden treasures; then you will discern the fear of the Lord and discover the knowledge of God. For the Lord gives wisdom...
Whats YOUR purpose (for your child)? To Trust Christ What else (be honest)? What s PROVERBS purpose for parenting? True to itself, Proverbs goal is WISDOM which is solidly grounded in knowing HIM
Every new model has a defect sin Genesis 8:21 for the intent of a man s heart is evil from his youth Jeremiah 17:9 The heart is more deceitful than all else and is desperately sick
Each child comes with a flaw sin Their natural bent is toward foolishness Proverbs 22:15 Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child
Each child comes with a flaw sin Their natural bent is toward foolishness And Left to themselves, they get worse! Proverbs 29:15 a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother.
Proverbs 22:15 Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child the rod of discipline will remove it far from him.
Where it begins... Faith in Christ, Power of the Holy Spirit Parent on Purpose Learn, decide, agree & stick with it
Dissecting Discipline Three Intensifying Stages Instruction/Knowledge/The Word Warning/Exhortation/Rebuke Punishment/Chastisement
Instruction (Knowledge/The Word) Proverbs 1:8-9 Hear, my son, your father s discipline and do not forsake your mother s instruction, for they are a graceful wreath upon your head and ornaments around your neck.
Instruction (Knowledge/The Word) Proverbs 4:1 Hear, O sons, the instruction of a father, and give attention that you may gain understanding, for I give you sound teaching; do not abandon my instruction.
Instruction (Knowledge/The Word) Warning (Exhortation/Rebuke) Proverbs 3:12 a father corrects the son in whom he delights.
Instruction (Knowledge/The Word) Warning (Exhortation/Rebuke) Proverbs 4:26-27 Watch the path of your feet do not turn to the right or to the left
Instruction (Knowledge/The Word) Warning (Exhortation/Rebuke) Proverbs 24:25 but to those who rebuke the wicked will be delight, and a good blessing will come upon them.
Instruction (Knowledge/The Word) Warning (Exhortation/Rebuke) Chastening (Punishment) Proverbs 13:24 He who withholds his rod hates his son, but he who loves him disciplines him diligently.
Instruction (Knowledge/The Word) Warning (Exhortation/Rebuke) Chastening (Punishment) Proverbs 23:13-14 Do not hold back discipline from the child, although you strike him with the rod, he will not die. You shall rescue his soul from Sheol.
Instruction (Knowledge/The Word) Warning (Exhortation/Rebuke) Chastening (Punishment) Proverbs 29:15 The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother.
More about Punishment... Love as the Foundation Proverbs 3:12 a father corrects the son in whom he delights.
More about Punishment... Love as the Foundation Proverbs 3:12 For whom the Lord loves, He chastens, as a father corrects the son in whom he delights.
More about Punishment... Love as the Foundation Consequential makes an impact Consequences: Natural and Created -Match the offense, match the child Non-Corporal Consistent & creative Corporal
Proverbs 13:24 He who withholds his rod, hates his son, but he who loves him, disciplines him diligently.
Egyptian Proverb Boys have their ears in their backsides; they listen when they are beaten.
Your Childs (and YOUR) Faith in Christ Grace and Discipline Pointers from Parents on Discipline
People are more important than things. We buy memories, not stuff. We discipline quickly, and forgive immediately when asked. No keeping accounts.
We strive to parent FIRST from the positive. In other words, instead of emphasizing our opposition to negative behavior, we talk (and train) proactively toward the positive behavior we desire to see. You can t do this re-actively. We even keep a list on the fridge that reminds us of the positives which counteract the negatives.
The single most important thing a father can do to turn his children's heart toward Christ is to sincerely loves Christ himself and to communicate that consistently both in and outside the home. The thing that can turn a child's heart away from Christ the most is to see his father appear to follow God in front of others but not at home.
"There are, of course, many factors that contribute to good parenting such as conveying unconditional love, providing quality time and setting a good example, particularly in the husband-wife relationship. But one of the most important is to establish and maintain control.
In the final analysis this is achieved through discipline as clearly taught in the Proverbs. We have found that authority must be established early, preferably before the child is five; however, it will continue through the early years of childhood. Proverbs 19:8 clearly implies that such discipline should not be delayed.
Although the discipline may be difficult for both the child and the parent, the rewards are great. This proverb states that failure to train the child could result in premature death. More generally, discipline will result in comfort/rest and delight to your soul (29:17), as well as joy and pleasure (23:24,25). God has graciously blessed us through our children."
1. Pray! 2. Begin Today: Lavish, Unconditional Love 3. Agree Soon: Your goal(s), your standards 4. Keep Going: Consistent love & discipline 5. Past Mistakes? Time to step up! Seek and model forgiveness Begin to talk about discipline, new norm Do 1-4 above
5. KIDS work with us its good for you! Proverbs 20:20 He who curses his father or mother, his lamp will go out in time of darkness.
5. KIDS work with us its good for you! Proverbs 2:4-5 if you seek (wisdom) as silver, and search for her as for hidden treasures; then you will discern the fear of the Lord and discover the knowledge of God.
5. KIDS work with us its good for you! Ephesians 6:1-3 Children obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Honor your Father and Mother (which is the first commandment with a promise) so that it may be well with you, and that you may live long on the earth.
6. Parent in Community! -Look for Parenting with Grace -Are you in a small group? Home Groups, Sunday Morning Groups, First Call, Mom to Mom Reception TODAY between services
grace-bible.org/resources Grace Bible Church App
