1-3 Children, do what your parents tell you. This is only right. “Honor your father and mother” is the first commandment that has a promise attached to it, namely, “so you will live well and have a long life.” 4Fathers [mothers], don’t exasperate your children by coming down hard on them. Take them by the hand and lead them in the way of the Master. ~Ephesians 6:1-3 The Message
I’ve been meditating on the following verses, especially verse 4. My husband and I have been trying to decide what would be good consequences for certain actions for both my 2yr. old and 9yr. old. We’ve been parenting for almost 11 years now and still find that what motivates one child does not motivate another. So we’ve been praying, reading the Word, and checking out a few good parenting resources. Some days I feel like I’m on track, doing a good job, but lately I feel like I have no idea how to handle some of the curve balls that are coming my direction. God grant me wisdom! And I know He will. And the funny thing is that so far He’s having me change first.
~Maureen
Books on my Parenting Bookshelf:
For Instruction in Righteousness: A Topical Reference Guide for Biblical Child-Training
Making Children Mind without Losing Yours
Raising Your Children With No Regrets: 7 Principles of an Intentional Mother
I am having the worst time with my nearly 3 year old, so so very sassy! I think I may be ordering some of your suggestions from Amazon, I'm at my wits end. She used to be so good and now, so not.