39 Lessons, 20 Tips and 10 “Don’ts” For Parenting
February 25, 2010
February 25, 2010
Editor’s note: Matt wrote this with his wife Eli, with whom he has five children.
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What does your home smell like?
Not Wise / Permissible |
Not Wise / Not Permissible |
Wise / Permissible |
Wise / Not Permissible |
The Not Wise / Permissible category is the hardest to deal with. Try to break down the request and sort out in your own mind why you think the request is unwise. Is it your own preference or is it truly unwise? Then encourage them to think through the wisdom of the matter, so that, even if you permit them to do it, they will remember the lesson when things go poorly.
Parents should provoke their children . . . in good ways: “And let us consider how we may spur one another on [provoke!] toward love and good deeds” (Heb. 10:24).