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#5

All children are searching for two things:

1) Self Identity (who they are) not their parents, not their friends, but who they are.

2) Freedom (we are born to be free) or so we think, at least that is what we want. If you over protect them they never gain freedom or learn who they are.

Think about their age and maturity as you discuss rules for the future. You need the rules before you have a problem. Stay ahead of your children. For example: Have a “Family Meeting” in which the parents and children come to agreement on The RULES and the CONSEQUENCES of breaking the rules!!

1) What age is appropriate to “Group Date”?__________ (several children doing the same thing with adult supervision)
2) What age is O.K. to “Double Date”? ______ with Adult Supervision
3) What age is O.K. to “Double Date”? _____ without Adult Supervision
4) What age to Single Date with a Curfew?_____ depending on date (what time the movie gets over)
5) What age to date as you want to, come home when you want to? _____

Think ahead of your children and have a plan ready.

#6

Plan ahead, children grow up faster then you think. By age 2, you can help them to make choices. They can start picking out their own clothes. Start by letting them choose between 2 outfits. One of your responsibilities as a parent is to teach your children to make good choices in life. The more experience your child has making good choices, the better chance your child has of making the right choice when you are not there. As your children get older, you give more freedom within limits. Tip: Be sure your children know where the limits are and what the consequences will be when they cross the line. Rather then telling your kids don’t smoke, don’t drink, don’t lie, don’t do drugs and a long list of other don’ts, explain to them the consequences of each one and why they should not do them.

Don’t expect your child to be better then you are! Values are
caught, not taught. Your actions are louder then your words!
Training a child takes time, if you don’t spend time teaching them
to do what is right, chances are you will spend time with them
when they do WRONG !!!

John 14:26 “ But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you .”

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