We looked at five principles of Fatherhood. First we cansee how these five principles will help with any relationship. To build a relationship God teaches us to ACCEPT THEIR UNIQUENESS, AFFIRM THEIR VALUE, TRUST THEM WITH RESPONSIBILITY, CORRECT WITHOUT CONDEMNING and LOVE THEM UNCONDITIONALLY.
It was so exciting to see two people coming to Jesus and accepting His unconditional love for them.
Which area could you use God's help in and why?
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can you tell me were to read on how to guide your children in a Godly way? How to teach them right from wrong? If they are doing bad things how to help them learn the right way to do things?
A Child's Ten Commandments to Parents
1. My hands are small; please don't expect perfection whenever I make a bed, draw a picture, or throw a ball. My legs are short; please slow down so that I can keep up with you.
2. My eyes have not seen the world as yours have; please let me explore safely: don't restrict me unnecessarily.
3. Housework will always be there. I'm only little for such a short time—please take this time to explain things to me about this wonderful world, and do so willingly.
4. My feelings are tender; please be sensitive to my needs; don't nag me all day long. (You wouldn't want to be nagged for your inquisitiveness.) Treat me as you would like to be treated.
5. I am a special gift from God; please treasure me as God intended you to do, holding me accountable for my actions, giving me guidelines to live by, and disciplining me in a loving manner.
6. I need your encouragement, but not your praise, to grow. Please go easy on the criticism; remember, you can criticize the things I do without criticizing me.
7. Please give me the freedom to make decisions concerning myself. Permit me to fail; so that I can learn from my mistakes. Then someday I'll be prepared to make the kind of decisions life requires of me.
8. Please don't do things over for me. Somehow that makes me feel that my efforts didn't quite measure up to your expectations. I know it's hard, but please don't try to compare me with my brother or my sister.
9. Please don't be afraid to leave for the weekend together. Kids need vacations from parents, just as parents need vacations from kids. Besides, it's a great way to show us kids that your marriage is very special.
10. Please take me to Sunday school and church regularly, setting a good example for me to follow. I enjoy learning more about God.
—Bible Illustrations
When reading on any subject, I always like to go to the Bible first. Try Colossians 3:18-21.
I can always depend on Focus on the family with great reading on family values and child rearing. Try focusonthefamily.com
There are many aritcles to read and books. Just do a search for child rearing.
Here is one I read:
One more time, could you summarize your philosophy of child rearing in a single paragraph? What's the bottom line?
Let me emphasize my approach by stating its opposite.
I am not recommending that your home be harsh and oppressive. I am not suggesting that you give your children a spanking every morning with their ham and eggs or that you make your boys sit in the living room with their hands folded and their legs crossed. I am not proposing that you try to make adults out of your kids so you can impress your adult friends with your parental skill, or that you punish your children whimsically, swinging and screaming when they didn't know they were wrong. I am not suggesting that you insulate your dignity and authority by being cold and unapproachable. These parental tactics do not produce healthy, responsible children.
By contrast, I am recommending a simple principle: When you are defiantly challenged, win decisively. When the child asks, "Who's in charge?" tell him. When he mutters, "Who loves me?" take him in your arms and surround him with affection. Treat him with respect and dignity, and expect the same in return. Then begin to enjoy the sweet benefits of competent parenthood.
Anyone else with any good books on raising Children?
I have one, How to Raise an MVP by Ambrose and Freda Robinson with some great helps. I will bring it and leave it on the CARE group table this week if anyone would like to read, please return it when you are don.
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See a related question and answer from Dr. James Dobson.
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