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How To Have A Peaceful Home
If you expect
voluntary cooperation from your children, don’t frustrate them.
Frustrated children are difficult children. Ephesians 5 tells us to
not frustrate our children. That does not mean give them everything
they want, but they need to know what to expect. Be deliberate. Have
a plan!
Establish
a game plan
When there is no game plan, we make it up as
we go, which tends to make us reactive, not proactive. Our parenting
will be based upon our mood and energy level which leads to
inconsistency.
Suggested
game plan for parents
1. Be
consistent
2. Be
fair
3. Don’t second guess your actions unless they were based upon
emotions rather than logic.
4. Listen
to your children (no arguing)
5. Lighten
UP! You are going to mess up, that is a given. Apologize and move
on. Parenting is
a learning process. Perfect parenting is a myth.
6. Have
fun with your child
7.
Forgive yourself/Trust yourself
Four basic
rules for families
- Respect
– children respect your parents, and parents respect your
children.
- Honesty
– speak the truth in love with a hug.
Responsibility – always do your
part at home without being nagged. Do the right thing, even when
it appears no one else is.
Good Grades – based on child’s
ability. Recognize each others potential and keep expectations
realistic.
God chose YOU
to raise your children. He will provide the needed wisdom, courage
and strength.
Terry & Brenda Mashburn
Trussville Family Counseling |
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