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The Parenting Line Between Freedom and Discipline

By Family, Parenting, Youth

The line between extending freedom and controlling the actions of your child is unclear at times. I know many parents who have crossed that line too far either way, either controlling so much that the child rebels or giving so much freedom that the child runs wild. Frankly, I’m still learning. Recently I posted on my need for others to invest in me. This is one area in which I continue to need wisdom.

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Building Right Foundation for Children

By Christians, Family, Parenting, Youth

This is another one of those posts that can make a lot of parents mad, but when raising children it is important to remember this verse. The intent of person’s heart is evil from childhood. We don’t have to teach our children to be selfish. We need to model generous living, because selfishness will come naturally. We don’t have to teach our children to covet what others have. We need to model contentment for them, because greed will come easily on its own.

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