Shaping the Will of Your Child
Learn to shape the will of a child without breaking the spirit, and you will be preparing your son or daughter for a responsible and disciplined adulthood.
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Learn to shape the will of a child without breaking the spirit, and you will be preparing your son or daughter for a responsible and disciplined adulthood.
Why do kids whine? Because it works! To reinforce good behavior, respond only to "whine-free" requests.
If your child is strong-willed, be encouraged! Those traits of determination and stubbornness often make courageous, hard-working adults.
Kids will often test the waters to see what they can get away with. Set boundaries early and enforce them for smoother sailing later.
Like runway lights in the dark, both love and respect are crucial guidelines for every parent to rely on.
If you don't take a stand with your child early, she is compelled by her nature to push you further. Terrible battles are inevitable, especially during the adolescent years.
Even with a clear game plan in mind, raising kids properly is one of life's richest challenges. It is not uncommon for a mother, particularly, to feel overwhelmed by the complexity of her parental assignment. In many homes, she is the primary protector for each child's health, education, intellect, personality, character, and emotional stability.
Especially for teens, food can be an outlet when life feels out of control. Keep an eye on your child’s eating habits.
For the compliant child, be sure to balance your time so dominant siblings aren’t getting all the attention!
Christian parenting involves praying for your kids and doing the best job you can, and then trusting God with the outcome.



