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Parental Observations

Even with one parent working outside the home, a husband and wife can discuss each of their children’s characteristics and plan what steps might be taken to help each child develop their full potential. For example, a child with a particular interest (i.e. history, music, welding, etc.) can have books, videos, or equipment furnished that they can use to pursue their interests. Some interests change so parents need to keep current with present interests. A husband working outside the home may have to strongly rely on his wife’s observations.

In addition to identifying strengths and interests, parents need to identify weaknesses and disinterests. A child may hate math. However, being able to navigate financial waters as an adult is an essential skill. Loaning a child $1 at 10% interest per minute can teach something about the importance of gaining a degree of math skill (after one hour he will owe over $300).

Some parents have a rigid expectation for how their children should behave and can almost be ruthless in applying various forms of pressure (bullying, disapproval, even abuse) to try to get their children to conform to their expectations. Still other parents are so “hands off" that they  allow their children to remain almost infantile their entire lives. Parents should understand that it is their responsibility to help their children learn the skills they will need to build their own families.

The first step for parents is to continue learning themselves. This means not only what they can do to instruct their children, but also the nature of the larger world they are preparing their children to navigate. If parents are unaware of the dangers in the world, they not only may fail to teach their children how to avoid them, they may even inadvertently guide their children into dangerous paths. The first step for Christian parents is to learn themselves how to mature in faith, grow in wisdom, and understanding, and walk by the Spirit. The second step is to teach this to their children.




  


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