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HONESTY with children always comes back to what the Bible says…
HONESTY with children always comes back to what the Bible says
CONVERSATIONS
Social Challenges at school (friends, teachers, stress)
Sibling rivalries; nothing thicker than blood; you are your brother's keeper
Mom & Dad relationship (positive/negative)
Familial differences with friends
External will provide answers if you don't
Respect religious differences with others
Self-esteem/Self-Confidence
Angry people in the world
Pay attention to their ideal "talk time", not just yours
Don't act like you know every answer
Apologize and ask for forgiveness when you are wrong or made a mistake
FUN
Surprises
Dates
Let them decide plans for the day
If limits are necessary tell them what they are and stick to them
Let them decide what sports to be involved in
SHOW love to them; don't just tell them
They learn that you REALLY like them
Invite them into what you consider to be fun, not just what they think
Honor "fun" time like you honor a doctor's appt
Learn why they like what they do
TRAIN THEM UP IN THE WAY THEY "SHOULD" GO
Let them decide on negative consequences (them and siblings)
Celebrate "wins"
They always have a choice
Responsibility for their actions
Be friends with them, as well as their parent
You are raising adults, not children
They learn by your example
Slow down; don't rush through life; rest
Embrace who they are, not who you (or others) want them to be
Use "not yet instead of absolutes
Never too late to deal with something important
IT TAKES A COMMUNITY
Questions show their source of ignorance
Difference between gender (physical and emotional)
Religion
Their own belief
Beliefs different from theirs
Don't respond with fear
Santa Claus, Easter Bunny, etc.
They should have access to others whom you trust around them
Consistency builds familiarity which builds trust
Seclusion is not good
Facebook won't cut it
Parent other children
Look for influences you feel support what you are teaching