(If you haven't read part one yet scroll down to see it.)
6. Show an interest in your children's interests!
My father was a master at this! My security in his love and the direction of my life have both been profoundly affected by this great gift that only my daddy could give me! Sit down and listen to your daughter practice the piano, go to the softball game, build a model with your son, draw a picture together, admire the Lego constructions, and give them your full attention!
7. Show physical affection to your children.
Hold their hands, hug them, say "I love you," and hug them some more!
8. Discipline your children.
One of the best ways to communicate love to our children is to firmly, lovingly, and consistently discipline them. Proverbs 13:24 says that "He who spares his rod hates his son, but he who loves him disciplines him diligently."
A child who gets his own way is not a child that will feel secure in the love of his parents. Left to himself, he will also become a child that is more difficult to love!
Welcome discipline situations as opportunities to grow closer to your children. Humbly facing our sinful hearts, rejoicing in God's grace and the gospel that covers our sin, asking and granting forgiveness - all these actions draw children and parents together as brothers and sisters in the Lord.
Welcome discipline situations as teaching opportunities. We have much to teach our children in the few years we have them in our homes. Every misbehavior, every sin, is an opportunity to further teach them from God's Word!
See resources the help you with Biblical Discipline.
9. Don't step back too much when your children "graduate" or reach the age of 18.
We've seen many families pull back too much just when children are reaching an age when many life-altering decisions (vocation, spouse, etc.) are being made.
· Stay connected with your adult children!
· Be aware of their friendships.
· Encourage them to live at home until God leads them into marriage.
· Continue to guide and offer counsel, recognizing that the relationship is changing as your children reach adulthood.
10. Thank God for your children and pray for them daily!
by Pam Forster, Doorposts See and print this article online.
My father was a master at this! My security in his love and the direction of my life have both been profoundly affected by this great gift that only my daddy could give me! Sit down and listen to your daughter practice the piano, go to the softball game, build a model with your son, draw a picture together, admire the Lego constructions, and give them your full attention!
7. Show physical affection to your children.
Hold their hands, hug them, say "I love you," and hug them some more!
8. Discipline your children.
One of the best ways to communicate love to our children is to firmly, lovingly, and consistently discipline them. Proverbs 13:24 says that "He who spares his rod hates his son, but he who loves him disciplines him diligently."
A child who gets his own way is not a child that will feel secure in the love of his parents. Left to himself, he will also become a child that is more difficult to love!
Welcome discipline situations as opportunities to grow closer to your children. Humbly facing our sinful hearts, rejoicing in God's grace and the gospel that covers our sin, asking and granting forgiveness - all these actions draw children and parents together as brothers and sisters in the Lord.
Welcome discipline situations as teaching opportunities. We have much to teach our children in the few years we have them in our homes. Every misbehavior, every sin, is an opportunity to further teach them from God's Word!
See resources the help you with Biblical Discipline.
9. Don't step back too much when your children "graduate" or reach the age of 18.
We've seen many families pull back too much just when children are reaching an age when many life-altering decisions (vocation, spouse, etc.) are being made.
· Stay connected with your adult children!
· Be aware of their friendships.
· Encourage them to live at home until God leads them into marriage.
· Continue to guide and offer counsel, recognizing that the relationship is changing as your children reach adulthood.
10. Thank God for your children and pray for them daily!
by Pam Forster, Doorposts See and print this article online.
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