Guidelines for parents
- Acknowledge that your child is a gift from God. (see Ps 127:3, GNB)
- Dedicate your child to the Lord to be used in his service. (see 1 Sa 1:11, RSV)
- Make a personal commitment to God to grow as a Christian parent.
- Identify your values and convey these values consistently in your behavior.
- Express to your children love and acceptance.
- View discipline as an ongoing process of helping your children ultimately to become self-controlled and self-disciplined.
- Pray daily for each member of your family.
- Maintain family worship and Bible study in your home.
- Involve all family members in church activities.
- Participate in events your church will offer to help you grow as a Christian parent. Be imitators of God as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loves us.
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