Level Up: How to be a Better Parent

Train up a child in the way he should go; and when he is old, he will not turn from it. Proverbs 22:6

Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother”--which is the first commandment with a promise-- “that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.” Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. Ephesians 6:1-4

Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. Ephesians 6:4

Insult them

Ignore them

Be inconsistent with them

Withhold consistent discipline

1.It proves that I really don’t love my kids.

If you refuse to discipline your son it proves you don’t love him... Proverbs 13:24

2. It shows that I’m participating in their destruction.

Discipline your children while they are young enough to learn. If you don’t, you’re helping them destroy themselves. Proverbs 19:18

1. Spell out expectations and rules for children.

2. Never discipline children for just making childish mistakes.

3. Never discipline out of anger.

4. Always go from the mildest form of discipline.

5. Don’t use harmful words.

6. Always follow up discipline with love and affection.

7. Be consistent.

8. If you ever make a discipline mistake, own it.