Are you sometimes surprised by the behavior of your children? Do they often behave in a way that seems contrary to the way you are raising them?
Well, perhaps it is time for you to consider how behaviors are influenced by worldviews. Regardless of your values, what worldviews do you allow your kids to access via various forms of entertainment or media? Could this explain some of these bad …
There is a lot to consider when raising kids. Parents work hard just to meet the individual needs of their kids and send them on their way toward healthy adult lives.
So as parents work to raise kids who will be a benefit to themselves in the future, is it worthwhile to consider how their kids can benefit society as well? Well, in some ways, these concerns are actually more closely related than you may think. …
Many parents expect children to attend college after high school. But is it healthy for parents to build up expectations like this for their kids?
Before parents create arbitrary expectations, they might want to consider if focusing on these expectations could actually hinder the natural gifts of their children. Sometimes an investment in something other than college is the best option for our …
How can parents teach their kids what kind, loving, and virtuous people of the opposite sex look like? Well, the answer is simple: Parents should live out their lives as kind, loving, and virtuous men and women.
As dads provide an example of godly manhood for their kids, they should encourage daughters with kind and affirming words. While some people may try to manipulate with words, Dads can set the example for what consistent and loving words and behaviors …
In our culture today, entitlement is a common issue among people of all ages. The instant gratification of modern digital technology is just one factor that contributes to this problem.
Unfortunately, an unbridled sense of entitlement can affect the work ethic, values, and social skills of children. As parents raise their kids today, they may want to consider what they can do to protect their children from feeling overly entitled. …
Compassion and grace are two things that all parents need to have with their children. But is it possible to exercise these qualities in a way that is excessive or unhealthy?
Compassion can mean things like sympathy, empathy, protection, and support through difficult times. However, it does not always mean shielding children from every little difficulty that may come their way. As parents strive to be loving and …
Have you considered how the temptation to cheat may be affecting your child at school? Do you typically dismiss cheating as a struggle for your student because he or she is generally a good and moral kid?
Well, you may be underestimating how many students cheat in school. This practice is more common than you may think, and often, the more commonplace a sin is, the easier it is to fall into temptation. …
