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2. Principles of Parenting, Part 8 Selected Proverbs
Marriage is beginning of the family and the foundation of society
The parents are responsible to instill godliness into their children through their own example & teaching
We are responsible to treat everyone and everything with proper respect because it all belongs to God

3. Nature
All of nature belongs to God because He created it (Genesis 1)
God has made man a steward of the earth and all animal life on it (Genesis 1:28)

4. Nature
Use the earth’s resources wisely as stewards accountable to God
Treat everything with thoughtfulness and respect for the other people that will be coming behind you
Teach your children to not litter and even pick up other people’s trash for the sake of those coming after

5. Nature
God allows man to change the environment to enhance its beauty and usefulness
Cruelty and wanton destruction are sinful actions of the wicked (Prov 12:10)
Teach your children to be good stewards and good neighbors and they will treat nature properly

6. Biblical Discipline
Biblical discipline is multifaceted and covers both the positive and negative aspects of rearing children
The purpose of Biblical discipline is to bring about wisdom and godliness (Prov. 19:20, Heb. 12:5-10)

7. The Positive Side of Discipline
Children arrive in this world ignorant. They must be taught and trained to become wise (Prov. 1:2-6)
Parents are to teach and train their children (Proverbs 1:8; 3:1; 4:1-2; 6:20- 23, etc)
The wise are to teach the naive (Proverbs 16:23; 19:20; 1:20-33; 8:1-36; 9:1-12)

8. The Positive Side of Discipline
Learning is a lifetime endeavor (Proverbs 4:13; 24:32; 9:9; 1:5; 8:10,33)
Childishness describes the actions of those who are ignorant or have not yet developed needed skills
You grow out of childishness as you are taught and trained (1 Corinthians 13:11)

9. The Positive Side of Discipline
Instruct children by giving them the needed knowledge. Train them by putting knowledge into practice
Teaching and training are accompanied by encouragement

10. The Negative Side of Discipline
Foolishness is the rebellion that prods a child to do things his own way regardless of instructions
Because foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child, you must also warn, correct, & chasten
Avoid catastrophe by disciplining before bad habits and character are developed (Prov. 19:18; 14:12, 27)

11. The Negative Side of Discipline
Warnings of possible consequences are given as part of the instructions of teaching (Prov. 19:27)
Be sure your child understands your teaching & expectations before applying negative consequences
Teach & train to fulfill the instructions and then hold them accountable to obey them

12. The Negative Side of Discipline
When a warning is not heeded, then a verbal rebuke must be given pointing out the disobedience
When the warning and rebuke are not heeded, a related negative consequence is in order
Consequences of disobedience must have some logical connection to the problem

13. The Negative Side of Discipline
If there is defiance or there are not sufficient natural or related consequences, then physically chastise
Physical chastening is an important tool in training a child in wisdom - Proverbs 22:15; 29:15
Physical pain is temporary, but the consequence of failure is catastrophic - Prov. 23:13-14; 20:20; 30:17

14. The Negative Side of Discipline
Physical chastening is an act of love, to withhold it is hateful - Proverbs 13:24
Do not discipline your children in anger - James 1:19
The goal is to bring about enough pain to deter the behavior without physically damaging the child

15. The Negative Side of Discipline
Gaining behavioral control of the child is the easy part, but the goal is training the heart in godliness
Physical chastisement diminishes as the child matures in behavior and attitude

16. Resolve to diligently & properly discipline your children no matter how many years it takes

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