I had the opportunity of meeting a new friend this weekend. She was telling me of the advise she has been given on getting her child through the teenage years.
These well meaning ladies have said:
Let them drink as long as they don't drive.
They can sleep around as long as there is no pregnancy.
Cheating is not so bad if they dont get caught.
If they're disrespectful they are learning to use their voice
and on and on...
THIS IS NOT CORRECT THINKING!
Moms you have a very important and serious job and it is WAY MORE THAN JUST GETTING THROUGH THE TEEN YEARS
We are training future adults, citizens, parents, and leaders. Discipline is key to training your children to be a vital part of society.
In past blogs I have talked about when there is an absense of parental involvment someone or something IS parenting your child. The television, music, peers, computer, games etc all have vital roles in your child's life....
Are you keeping track of what your kids are being taught ?
Are these true statements?
Its ok to drink
Its ok to spend all your money
Its ok to be disrespectful
Its ok to ignor authority
Its ok to be sexually active
etc
Are we just biding time.... waiting to pawn them off on someone or something else?
Take the reigns back...Read some good books and begin to train your child. It will be worth it and the world will say thank you.
Blessings
Marnie
www.comeinandrest.com
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