Train Up a Child

“Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Honor your father and mother (which is the first commandment with a promise), so that it may be well with you, and that you may live long on the earth. Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.” Ephesians 6:1-4

“Train up a child in the way he should go,
even when he is old he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6

How do you go about raising your children right? Better than the advice of any “expert” are the truths and principles found in the Word of God. These have been gleaned from Scripture for our benefit and the benefit of our children.

We must:
1. Teach them to respect authority. (Eph. 6:1-2)

2. Teach them to honor their parents. (Eph. 6:2)

3. Accept them as they are. (Eph. 6:4)

4. Give them time with you. This includes your discipline, supervision, affection, and closeness as a family unit.

5. Allow them some breathing room and teach them to make decisions.

6. Express trust in them.

7. Encourage them without comparing them with someone else.

8. Teach them how to accept failure.

9. Stand with them in great difficulties.

10. Include them in family decisions.

11. Be willing to admit when you are wrong.

12. Learn how to discipline your children properly.

13. Train your children in spiritual principles.

14. Teach your children to Whom they are ultimately accountable.