Life Lists: Six things your children need

My kids are grown and probably coping with the myriad of mistakes this cracked pot made as their mom, but, in spite of this, I’d like to share a Kid’s Life List. This list is evidence: those who cannot do, teach (or write blogs).

Six things your children need:

1.___Faith – Be sure to live it out loud. Ask forgiveness (from God and your child) when you blow it. Your child needs a foundation in God’s love. Say: God has a plan for YOU!
2.___Limits. Show your love through limits. Moaning and groaning aside, your child is truly asking: “Do you love me enough to say no?” A child gains security when rules are in place.
3.___Commitment: Let your child know you’ll always be there. (As teens,they may complain about this, but tough.  You’ll always be there)
4.___Discipline -Help your child understand expectations and consequences AND follow through. No kid needs wimpy parenting.
5.___Failure & Forgiveness – Please let your child fail. Don’t fix all her messes or interfere with every consequence. Then: show grace and forgiveness as you help your child solve her problem.
6.___Vision & Victory – Encourage your child to dream big. Cast a vision of victory…with the help of a BIG God!