“What I’ve Learned” from another unnamed but successful dad

First, I want to point out a few things that have definitely contributed to our (apparent) success with our children.

1. I married well. Although I didn’t know it when I proposed to her, my wife’s “mom” skills are off the charts.
2. We joined a “Young Married” Bible study class six months before we were married. The wise instruction received from the teacher and the fellowship with others at a similar stage in life was important to my growth as a dad. I believe participation in a Bible class with a wise leader is invaluable.
3. Our participation in a “Growing Kids God’s Way” study is also something that had a tremendous impact shaping my parenting beliefs.

Specifically, the above helped me better understand some basic principles that greatly influenced the training of our children.  A few of those include:

• Teach self-control early and often.  Correct behavior must be expected.
• Be consistent in communicating expectations and enforcing the consequences when they are not met.
• Require/teach moral behavior based upon biblical standards.
• Practice what you preach, because they will be watching.
• Be involved with your children and their friends and have fun while you are doing it.

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