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I have a child who…has aerosol cans under the bed.
August 14, 2009
I have a child who has aerosol cans under the bed. Drug use among young people surfaced in the 60’s as a sign of rebellion and a way of acting out against “the establishment.” The drugs of choice were marijuana, alcohol, and speed. Over the years, inhalants (aerosols, gasoline, butane, freon, correction fluid, glue, etc.) became more readily used by younger children because of their nominal cost and availability. Those that experimented with inhalants often turned to marijuana...
August 14, 2009
I have a child who has aerosol cans under the bed. Drug use among young people surfaced in the 60’s as a sign of rebellion and a way of acting out against “the establishment.” The drugs of choice were marijuana, alcohol, and speed. Over the years, inhalants (aerosols, gasoline, butane, freon, correction fluid, glue, etc.) became more readily used by younger children because of their nominal cost and availability. Those that experimented with inhalants often turned to marijuana...
I have a child who…is constantly talking back.
August 13, 2009
I have a child who is constantly talking back. The underlying source of talking back is rebellion, and it should not be allowed under any circumstances. Your child is talking back because you have not been consistent in holding your child accountable. This invariably leads to problems. Talking back/being disrespectful is what the Paul Anderson Youth Home considers to be one of the six indicators that your child could be headed for trouble. (Other signs are disrespect, disobedience, association...
August 13, 2009
I have a child who is constantly talking back. The underlying source of talking back is rebellion, and it should not be allowed under any circumstances. Your child is talking back because you have not been consistent in holding your child accountable. This invariably leads to problems. Talking back/being disrespectful is what the Paul Anderson Youth Home considers to be one of the six indicators that your child could be headed for trouble. (Other signs are disrespect, disobedience, association...
I have a child who…is disrespectful.
August 13, 2009
I have a child who is disrespectful. God does not mince words regarding the seriousness of disrespect, because it denotes a growing disregard for authority. This includes non-verbal communication as well (rolling of the eyes, shrugging shoulders, slamming doors, stomping off, pouting, tone of voice, etc.). If disrespect is left unchecked, eventually, the child will completely disregard those in authority. The minute a parent hears or sees disrespect from his/her child, it should immediately be dealt...
August 13, 2009
I have a child who is disrespectful. God does not mince words regarding the seriousness of disrespect, because it denotes a growing disregard for authority. This includes non-verbal communication as well (rolling of the eyes, shrugging shoulders, slamming doors, stomping off, pouting, tone of voice, etc.). If disrespect is left unchecked, eventually, the child will completely disregard those in authority. The minute a parent hears or sees disrespect from his/her child, it should immediately be dealt...
I have a child who…is acting out.
August 12, 2009
I have a child who is acting out. As parents, our child is not always the priority he/she should be. Because of our busy lifestyles, we often ignore our child and leave his/her behavior “unattended”. It is imperative to find out why your child is acting out. Are you giving your child enough positive attention? Are you listening to your child? When we as parents ignore this crucial responsibility, invariably he/she will seek to gain some form of attention, and the results will not always be positive....
August 12, 2009
I have a child who is acting out. As parents, our child is not always the priority he/she should be. Because of our busy lifestyles, we often ignore our child and leave his/her behavior “unattended”. It is imperative to find out why your child is acting out. Are you giving your child enough positive attention? Are you listening to your child? When we as parents ignore this crucial responsibility, invariably he/she will seek to gain some form of attention, and the results will not always be positive....
I have a child who…is angry
August 11, 2009
I have a child who is angry. One of the greatest responsibilities parents have is to consistently discipline in order to drive foolish behaviors such as anger out of a child. This is not an easy task, because, according to Proverbs 22:15, the heart of a child is bound up in foolish behavior. In 1999, when the Columbine massacre occurred, although horrific, it should not have taken us by surprise: a caldron of rage has been built within America's teens and continues to grow more volatile with each...
August 11, 2009
I have a child who is angry. One of the greatest responsibilities parents have is to consistently discipline in order to drive foolish behaviors such as anger out of a child. This is not an easy task, because, according to Proverbs 22:15, the heart of a child is bound up in foolish behavior. In 1999, when the Columbine massacre occurred, although horrific, it should not have taken us by surprise: a caldron of rage has been built within America's teens and continues to grow more volatile with each...
I have a child who…is apathetic: he just sits around the house and does nothing
August 10, 2009
I have a child who is apathetic: he just sits around the house and does nothing. An apathetic child is more difficult to help because there is no emotion, no fight, no will to do anything. If your child is apathetic, schedule an appointment with a physician to rule out any physical problem. A teen needs proper nourishment, and much more sleep than at any other time in his/her life. The hormonal changes taking place in his/her body often take a toll on his/her emotional equilibrium. Where...
August 10, 2009
I have a child who is apathetic: he just sits around the house and does nothing. An apathetic child is more difficult to help because there is no emotion, no fight, no will to do anything. If your child is apathetic, schedule an appointment with a physician to rule out any physical problem. A teen needs proper nourishment, and much more sleep than at any other time in his/her life. The hormonal changes taking place in his/her body often take a toll on his/her emotional equilibrium. Where...
I have a child who…tells me what he thinks I want to hear, then does what he wants to do.
August 8, 2009
I have a child who tells me what he thinks I want to hear, then does what he wants to do. This is deceit, which is lying. Deceit is one of those types of behaviors that uncovers a root of dishonor which, if not checked, will grow into a major character flaw that will destroy every aspect of a child's life...and like a rotten tree that has been allowed to grow, deceit should not be tolerated. There should be consequences for lying. Parents need to be very alert to this behavior. Does your child...
August 8, 2009
I have a child who tells me what he thinks I want to hear, then does what he wants to do. This is deceit, which is lying. Deceit is one of those types of behaviors that uncovers a root of dishonor which, if not checked, will grow into a major character flaw that will destroy every aspect of a child's life...and like a rotten tree that has been allowed to grow, deceit should not be tolerated. There should be consequences for lying. Parents need to be very alert to this behavior. Does your child...
I have a child who…appears to be suffering from depression
August 7, 2009
"I have a child who…appears to be suffering from depression.” Depression can be triggered initially by almost anything: break up with a girlfriend/boyfriend, guilt over doing wrong, feeling left out by friends, making bad grades. If gone untreated or unchecked, depression can become a very real physiological condition that may require medication. Depression may appear similar to apathy: depression is a chemical imbalance in the brain that produces very definite behavioral manifestations: changes...
August 7, 2009
"I have a child who…appears to be suffering from depression.” Depression can be triggered initially by almost anything: break up with a girlfriend/boyfriend, guilt over doing wrong, feeling left out by friends, making bad grades. If gone untreated or unchecked, depression can become a very real physiological condition that may require medication. Depression may appear similar to apathy: depression is a chemical imbalance in the brain that produces very definite behavioral manifestations: changes...
I have a child who…listens to music with explicit lyrics
August 6, 2009
"I have a child who…listens to music that has references to killing, violence, and sex.” The situation you describe is one of the 6 key indicators that your child is in trouble. Those signs are the following: Disrespect showing little regard for your rules or your feelings Disobedience stretching the rules, or challenging them Talking back Association with questionable friends Disregard for coming in on time or heeding curfews Love for music with lyrics that feed rebellion These...
August 6, 2009
"I have a child who…listens to music that has references to killing, violence, and sex.” The situation you describe is one of the 6 key indicators that your child is in trouble. Those signs are the following: Disrespect showing little regard for your rules or your feelings Disobedience stretching the rules, or challenging them Talking back Association with questionable friends Disregard for coming in on time or heeding curfews Love for music with lyrics that feed rebellion These...
Mental Attitude and Preparation
August 5, 2009
By Paul Anderson - Strength Legend No one really knows just how powerful the mind is. I have seen people, who practice the power of positive thinking day after day, and who give me some convincing reports concerning its value. In my own life I have experienced some of these things that are amazing, and especially baffling to the person who doesn't realize what great power he has stored in his brain. The athlete not only must condition his body through proper exercise and diet but also the force...
August 5, 2009
By Paul Anderson - Strength Legend No one really knows just how powerful the mind is. I have seen people, who practice the power of positive thinking day after day, and who give me some convincing reports concerning its value. In my own life I have experienced some of these things that are amazing, and especially baffling to the person who doesn't realize what great power he has stored in his brain. The athlete not only must condition his body through proper exercise and diet but also the force...
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