Parent with Relationships in Mind

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The direction of your parenting is to move your children from dependency on you to dependency on God.

The environment of your parenting should be developing healthy relationships.

Question: If you are a parent, what is the direction you are parenting your kids in? How would you describe the environment of your family?

Selfishness will easily cause you to miss the mark of good parenting.

They saw him in the distance, and before he had reached them, they plotted to kill him. They said to one another, “Oh, look, here comes that dream expert! So now, come on, let’s kill him and throw him into one of the pits. We can say that a vicious animal ate him. Then we’ll see what becomes of his dreams!” Genesis 37:18

A limited view of reality will cause you to miss the mark of good parenting.

Christ and the community of believers can provide hope and healing.

The healthier we are, emotionally, spiritually, and relationally – the healthier our kids will be.

Question: What mistakes do you want to avoid as a parent? What parenting mistakes need healing? 

Direction and Environment

Support:
Family Support means that family life provides high levels of love and support.
Real Love is putting others first, which means it's sacrificial.

Don’t you see that children are GOD’s best gift? The fruit of the womb His generous legacy? Psalm 123:6 

2. Social Competence

Communicate your responsibility to is prepare them to plan ahead and make wise choices.

Point your kids in the right direction—when they’re old they won’t be lost. Proverbs 22:6 The Message

Your parenting direction will determine your kids destination.

The direction of your parenting is move your children from dependency on you to dependency on God.

The environment of your parenting is developing healthy relationships.

#Reflection:
What step can I take to be more emotionally, spiritually, healthy? 
Who in my life gives me wisdom to parent better?