If a Child Lives…(Discipline)
Discipline is vital for a healthy child. Children who are not regularly disciplined are unhappy, angry, and even resentful. In fact, when a guardian chooses not to discipline their children, it will result in society being compromised with unhealthy people. Sorry for the bad news, but the Bible says that, “If you love your children, you will be prompt to discipline them.”
(Proverbs 13:24b NLT)
If a child lives with out discipline,
He learns NOT to respect anyone, parents or other authority figures.
If a child lives without supervision;
He learns that he is unprotected and make him vulnerable to serious injuries.
If a child lives with out house rules;
He learns how to find ways to entertain oneself that are likely to be harmful for themselves and for others.
(“Safety Gates and Safety Items teach boundaries in the home and in society.”)
If a child display their creativity on your walls,
break toys/things or damage valuables; He learns how NOT to respect property.
If a child learns to talk back, scream, whine, or be aggressive;
He does NOT discover what is appropriate behavior.
If your child has a sense of entitlement or a me, me, me attitude:
He learns how to inconvenience others, rules mean nothing, and wants you to give them more and more.
If a child is unkind, unconcern, or has no compassion for others;
He learns to be angry, harsh, and some times grievous.
If a child is out of control, stubborn or disrespectful:,
the child learns to be destructful…hitting, throwing things, and screaming.
If a child does not have the tools, self-discipline, respect, and cooperation, to function with his peers or obstetrical of life.
He will not have self control or the needed social skills. He will display selfishness, be willful, and be unpleasant company.
If a child lives with inconsistency and confusion;
He learns how to be the same. He will develop stress, anxiety, and TRUST is re-define.
BUT, If a child knows Jesus, He learns
that the Holy Spirit controls our lives he will produce this kind of fruit … love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,gentleness and self-control;….Galatians %:22-23
Here’s the Vision…
Children need to learn that they are valuable. That they are worth the time and effort to be given a healthy conscience, feel well taken care of, protected, and taught the biblical standards for a full life.
Am I perfect, no, I have made mistakes, but after 40 years of working with children I want to share what I have observed and learned. Especially from my four children and three step children (who are now adults). I am proud to say, though they struggle, they are striving in knowledge of discipline, responsibility and respect in the world we live in.
