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Parenting
When parental correction is necessary
September 17, 2009
By Paul Anderson The lady had briskly left her seat about midway in the center section of the church pews and had taken her nine year old son by the hand and removed him from his seat on the front row. At first I thought her action meant on the spot punishment for the boy or at best his longest reprieve would be until she got him out the front door of the church. My assumption concerning the woman's intentions proved to be one hundred percent wrong. Her anger was not directed toward the boy she was now leading...
September 17, 2009
By Paul Anderson The lady had briskly left her seat about midway in the center section of the church pews and had taken her nine year old son by the hand and removed him from his seat on the front row. At first I thought her action meant on the spot punishment for the boy or at best his longest reprieve would be until she got him out the front door of the church. My assumption concerning the woman's intentions proved to be one hundred percent wrong. Her anger was not directed toward the boy she was now leading...
The other side of fiction – Escaping Reality
August 26, 2009
Ironically, right around the time of Heath Ledger’s death, the following was on the marquee at a local theater: Heath Ledger in I’m not there As I looked at this every day on my way to and from work, the sadness of that title was profound. And though, not trying to draw too many conclusions or metaphors from the title, I could not help but think how in many ways, that when we are at home with our spouses and our children, often we are there in body, but not really there in mind. I hear...
August 26, 2009
Ironically, right around the time of Heath Ledger’s death, the following was on the marquee at a local theater: Heath Ledger in I’m not there As I looked at this every day on my way to and from work, the sadness of that title was profound. And though, not trying to draw too many conclusions or metaphors from the title, I could not help but think how in many ways, that when we are at home with our spouses and our children, often we are there in body, but not really there in mind. I hear...
Teach your children to be prepared for tragedy (Part 2)
August 24, 2009
Dealing with questions and fears In the late 1960’s I was an Infantry Platoon Leader in the Vietnam War. As I was being trained in the United States in the months prior to my departure for the jungles of Viet Nam, I was extremely cognizant of the dangers and horror that awaited me once I arrived there. I knew for example that the life expectancy of a Rifle Platoon leader was literally minutes on average in any battle. This recognition honed my attention to what I was being taught in the classroom...
August 24, 2009
Dealing with questions and fears In the late 1960’s I was an Infantry Platoon Leader in the Vietnam War. As I was being trained in the United States in the months prior to my departure for the jungles of Viet Nam, I was extremely cognizant of the dangers and horror that awaited me once I arrived there. I knew for example that the life expectancy of a Rifle Platoon leader was literally minutes on average in any battle. This recognition honed my attention to what I was being taught in the classroom...
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…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...
Parents are the Teachers, not the culture
August 2, 2009
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 seemedreal.My oldest child, who is six, was telling my youngest, who is two, how you safely cross the street.As he gave instructions, his effort to teach my daughter, while precious, needed some guidance.Looking twice to the left and not to the right was not quite all the information she would...
August 2, 2009
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 seemedreal.My oldest child, who is six, was telling my youngest, who is two, how you safely cross the street.As he gave instructions, his effort to teach my daughter, while precious, needed some guidance.Looking twice to the left and not to the right was not quite all the information she would...
Be a better parent – It’s never too late
July 31, 2009
By Glenda Anderson If you see where your problems lie, please do not be discouraged. I know the tendency is to think, "I see where I have been a terrible parent. My teenager is a mess, and the situation is hopeless." No, it is not hopeless. That, if anything, is the underlying message of the Paul Anderson Youth Home (PAYH): hope! At the PAYH, we take troubled young men in whom wrong seeds have been planted. By applying God's principles to them even at this seemingly "late stage," we see miracles...
July 31, 2009
By Glenda Anderson If you see where your problems lie, please do not be discouraged. I know the tendency is to think, "I see where I have been a terrible parent. My teenager is a mess, and the situation is hopeless." No, it is not hopeless. That, if anything, is the underlying message of the Paul Anderson Youth Home (PAYH): hope! At the PAYH, we take troubled young men in whom wrong seeds have been planted. By applying God's principles to them even at this seemingly "late stage," we see miracles...
Planting the Seeds – Parenting to mold your children
July 30, 2009
By Glenda Anderson My heart is deeply burdened today for the loss of “parenting skills” in this generation of young people who have become parents. They have not learned God’s Word, so they do not understand His directives in the “How To” of the seeds they plant as they mold their children. I believe that much of the child’s molding will take place during the first five years of his life. Therefore, it is imperative to plant the seeds in this precious young child that will produce...
July 30, 2009
By Glenda Anderson My heart is deeply burdened today for the loss of “parenting skills” in this generation of young people who have become parents. They have not learned God’s Word, so they do not understand His directives in the “How To” of the seeds they plant as they mold their children. I believe that much of the child’s molding will take place during the first five years of his life. Therefore, it is imperative to plant the seeds in this precious young child that will produce...
Children’s Privacy
July 17, 2009
By Glenda Anderson The Myth One use of the “rod” in early shepherding practices is that periodically the shepherd would examine each sheep, by opening the fleece with the rod and running his hands over the body. A good shepherd will feel for any signs of trouble such as tumors or parasites. Similarly as good parents, we should be ever ready to use our “rod of discipline” to keep our young ones in line, as well as take the time to carefully examine each child for areas in his/her...
July 17, 2009
By Glenda Anderson The Myth One use of the “rod” in early shepherding practices is that periodically the shepherd would examine each sheep, by opening the fleece with the rod and running his hands over the body. A good shepherd will feel for any signs of trouble such as tumors or parasites. Similarly as good parents, we should be ever ready to use our “rod of discipline” to keep our young ones in line, as well as take the time to carefully examine each child for areas in his/her...
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