Elicit the best from your children by being the example. Be the kind of person that if they looked at you and acted like you, it would be an extraordinary family. Set an example at everything you do and everything you say and every act and every gesture toward other people. Be the kind of person you want your children to be. Walk the talk. Act every minute of everyday like an exemplary person. Children will rise to that. The better a person you are, the better those around you want to become. Don’t confuse your children by being a hypocrite, acting differently to various groups of people.
Posts Tagged ‘parenting tips
11
Feb
09
Parenting Tip: Be Real
Anyone who claims to be an expert on children is full of pure weapons grade Balonium. But being the father of four great kids ages 12-1, I have picked up a few good ideas that I can pass along that would have been nice for me to know 12 years ago.
Let your kids be kids. Don’t make them grow up too fast. In the course of learning life’s lessons, they are going to do some things that aren’t mature. Of course they are, they are not mature. Let them. There will be plenty of time for growing up. Let them enjoy childhood. You should enjoy their childhood too. This is your chance to extend yours a little more.
Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. –Ephesians 6:4
