Boys and Girls

1. Teach the boys to defend the girls
2. Teach the boys to respect the girls (never be alone with them)
3. Teach the boys to be kind to girls (opening doors, giving seats)
4. Teach the boys to play differently with girls, never rough housing
5. Teach them boys to never strike back at a girl

The Power of your Words when Disciplining

1. Never embarrass your kids.[1]

Scold privately

2.  Carefully choose your words.

Speak about the failure not the person;

• Don't call them "stupid"
• Don't say things like "bad boy." 

Tell them their fault;

• "You told a lie." 
• "You disobeyed."

3. Use Bible terms.

• It's a lie, not a fib.
• It's disobedience, not strong willed.
• It's anger not a tantrum.

4. Show them Scripture concerning their sin and teach them how to biblically correct it.

5. Always end any discipline session with assurances of absolute and unconditional love.

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[1] http://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/parenting/challenges/discipline-and-spanking/the-power-of-our-words

Convictions and Standards

1. Know your convictions (versus your preferences)

2. Agree upon your convictions (between husband and wife)

3. Define your convictions (why do you believe them)

4. Communicate your convictions (by clearly speaking of them and posting them in your home)

5. Reinforce your convictions (by having one on one and meaningful conversations with your children about them)[1]

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[1] http://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/parenting/ages-and-stages/tweens/before-the-hormones-hit

Dealing With a Child's Lies

[1]1. Treat it seriously. It originates with Satan.

2. Be honest yourself. Your kids can catch you in a lie too.

3. Remind children that lying is deceiving self (and can become a dangerous snare as they grow older).

4. Assure them of your love and forgiveness of their sin.

5. Teach them to confess their sin to God.

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[1] http://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/parenting/foundations/character-development/learning-not-to-lie

Let Your Children See

1. Let your children see you seek ways to blessing others
2. Let your children see you seek Christ in times of struggle
3. Let your children see you trust Christ when you have no answers
4. Let your children hear you confess your sins when you have fallen
5. Let your children see you serve Christ when faithfulness is challenging

Five Ways To Improve Your Parenting

1. Have a quiet time from your kids
2. Discipline your children for correct behavior not out of anger or frustration
3. Discipline before you get angry or frustrated
4. Be sure your children know your expectations of them. Teach them frequently. Asking them to repeat them. Asking them to practice them in front of you.
5. Do not expect perfection from them. They are, after all, just like you.

What Kids Need

1. Kids need their parents' example 

2. Kids need their parents' supervision
3. Kids need their parents' consistency
4. Kids need their parents' devotion to the Lord
5. Kids need their parents' to be there for them