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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...
Paying attention to your children on the internet
August 3, 2009
The headline of a recent Reuters article read: Schoolgirls bullied into stripping online: “Bullies are no longer content to taunt their victims in the playground but are turning to cyberspace…and are using e-mail, text messaging, and social networking sites in new forms of victimization.” This article went on to discuss how young people are pressured to do things online that they would not do otherwise and are too scared to tell their parents in fear of their computer privileges being taken...
August 3, 2009
The headline of a recent Reuters article read: Schoolgirls bullied into stripping online: “Bullies are no longer content to taunt their victims in the playground but are turning to cyberspace…and are using e-mail, text messaging, and social networking sites in new forms of victimization.” This article went on to discuss how young people are pressured to do things online that they would not do otherwise and are too scared to tell their parents in fear of their computer privileges being taken...
Why doesn’t my child listen?
July 20, 2009
How often do you have to repeat yourself until you get your child’s or teenager’s full attention? There are a number of reasons why they don’t listen, but one reason may be that we do not always follow through on what we say. Perhaps you have heard or used similar statements: If you don’t come in right now I am going to break your neck! If you don’t start to behave, I am going to send you to boarding school! Sometimes we make statements to our children that are essentially,...
July 20, 2009
How often do you have to repeat yourself until you get your child’s or teenager’s full attention? There are a number of reasons why they don’t listen, but one reason may be that we do not always follow through on what we say. Perhaps you have heard or used similar statements: If you don’t come in right now I am going to break your neck! If you don’t start to behave, I am going to send you to boarding school! Sometimes we make statements to our children that are essentially,...
20 Ways To Lose Your Teen
May 29, 2008
Allow them to watch television whenever they want, preferably in their bedroom—and make sure they have unfettered access to MTV, HBO, Cinemax, and premium movies channels. Put a computer with a high speed Internet connection in their room or in a place where they can use it without your supervision. Respect their privacy—never go in their rooms, monitor their email, or check on their Internet activity. Don’t monitor, question or in any way restrict their music or entertainment consumption. Subscribe...
May 29, 2008
Allow them to watch television whenever they want, preferably in their bedroom—and make sure they have unfettered access to MTV, HBO, Cinemax, and premium movies channels. Put a computer with a high speed Internet connection in their room or in a place where they can use it without your supervision. Respect their privacy—never go in their rooms, monitor their email, or check on their Internet activity. Don’t monitor, question or in any way restrict their music or entertainment consumption. Subscribe...
Consistency
January 31, 2008
Why doesn't my child listen? How often do you have to repeat yourself until you get your child’s or teenager’s full attention? There are a number of reasons why they don’t listen, but one reason may be that we do not always follow through on what we say. Perhaps you have heard or used similar statements: If you don’t come in right now I am going to break your neck! Or, if you don’t start to behave, I am going to send you to boarding school! Sometimes we make statements to our children...
January 31, 2008
Why doesn't my child listen? How often do you have to repeat yourself until you get your child’s or teenager’s full attention? There are a number of reasons why they don’t listen, but one reason may be that we do not always follow through on what we say. Perhaps you have heard or used similar statements: If you don’t come in right now I am going to break your neck! Or, if you don’t start to behave, I am going to send you to boarding school! Sometimes we make statements to our children...
Parents are the Teachers, not the Culture
August 30, 2007
What role are you playing in teaching your children? This article is an excerpt from our Dangerous Trends parenting resource. Order your copy now » I recently watched my two children play a game in our driveway called “cross the street.” Other than the squirrels, my driveway is not a particularly busy place, but, in their imaginary world, it must have seemed real. My oldest child, who is six, was telling my youngest, who is two, how you safely cross the street. As he gave instructions,...
August 30, 2007
What role are you playing in teaching your children? This article is an excerpt from our Dangerous Trends parenting resource. Order your copy now » I recently watched my two children play a game in our driveway called “cross the street.” Other than the squirrels, my driveway is not a particularly busy place, but, in their imaginary world, it must have seemed real. My oldest child, who is six, was telling my youngest, who is two, how you safely cross the street. As he gave instructions,...
Paying attention to the internet
May 31, 2007
The headline of a Reuters article on March 28th, 2007, read: Schoolgirls bullied into stripping online: “Bullies are no longer content to taunt their victims in the playground but are turning to cyberspace…and are using e-mail, text messaging, and social networking sites in new forms of victimization.” (1) This article went on to discuss how young people are pressured to do things online that they would not do otherwise and are too scared to tell their parents in fear of their computer...
May 31, 2007
The headline of a Reuters article on March 28th, 2007, read: Schoolgirls bullied into stripping online: “Bullies are no longer content to taunt their victims in the playground but are turning to cyberspace…and are using e-mail, text messaging, and social networking sites in new forms of victimization.” (1) This article went on to discuss how young people are pressured to do things online that they would not do otherwise and are too scared to tell their parents in fear of their computer...
Drug Trends
April 25, 2007
The world outside has not become less real just because the prisoner cannot see it." J.R.R. Tolkien In last month’s newsletter, we outlined a four part series on trends and how we as parents must pay attention to what is shaping and affecting our children. A goal of this ministry is to make parents aware of what we learn working with our young men so that we as parents and as a culture can anticipate what our children might be facing now and in the future. (To read last month's article...
April 25, 2007
The world outside has not become less real just because the prisoner cannot see it." J.R.R. Tolkien In last month’s newsletter, we outlined a four part series on trends and how we as parents must pay attention to what is shaping and affecting our children. A goal of this ministry is to make parents aware of what we learn working with our young men so that we as parents and as a culture can anticipate what our children might be facing now and in the future. (To read last month's article...
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