Children in their formative years are dependent on their parents in almost every way possible. Our kids look to parents to feed them, to shelter them, to clothe them, sometimes even to protect them when necessary. More importantly, our children are dependent on parents to help them spiritually.

Proverbs 22:6 teaches us to "train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it." In what areas do we have to train our children? Here are seven values that every Christian parent should teach his or her children.


Faith

It's often a child's default to place their faith in their mothers and fathers, and as good as it is for kids to learn how to trust their parents that faith and trust for earthly parents should never go beyond their trust for their Heavenly Father. Parents can teach their kids how to put their faith in God by always reminding them that every provision and blessing comes from God, whether they're asking for a certain toy or receiving their day's meals.

Prayer


As the old saying goes, "a family that prays together stays together." It's extremely important that kids are always given an example to follow in leading a life of prayer and devotion. Practices as simple as regularly praying before meals, and taking some time in the evening to pray for each other go a long way in building the value of prayer in children.

Compassion

As important as it is to teach justice and discipline to our children, we must also constantly portray and explain compassion to kids and regularly practicing visible compassion. Taking time to get your children involved in compassion projects such as feeding programs and ministry amongst the urban poor can be great ways to build a value of compassion that we must have for those in need.


Hunger for God's Word

Beyond the earthly wisdom that parents can provide their kids, there must always be the wisdom that comes from the Word of God. The great news is that the Bible is so full of knowledge that children can learn and apply to almost every area of their life. However, what use is it for parents to teach kids how to read their Bible when they themselves are not in love with God's Word. Teaching the Bible to kids is an outflow practice, meaning we can't teach our kids what we ourselves have not yet consumed.

Integrity

When parents and guardians teach our kids integrity, they don't have to worry about what their children do behind closed doors. The best ways to teach integrity is to always remind them that even if people don't see their deeds and misdeeds, God does and what they do in private heavily affects what they do in public.

Humility

Psychology Today states that pride is something that reflects as early as early childhood. Pride isn't all that bad. It helps build confidence in children, but just like anything else in this world too much of it can be detrimental. Parents teach their children humility best by explaining how our confidence comes from God and not ourselves.

Competence

No one wants unsuccessful children. Competence is one of the most important keys to future success for our children. The best way to teach children competence is to encourage them to pursue a craft or art that they can become good at. Don't limit their options, but rather allow them to explore.

God bless you.


Source:

http://www.christiantoday.com/article/7.values.to.teach.our.children.to.make.them.grow.into.godly.men.and.aomen/77955.htm

I see no critical thinking and being expose to varieties of knowledge, hence advice him on the best possible choice and why it is. Your list is subjective but not all. If you raise your kid on that platform, if he later in life started exploring other ideologies and points of views, this will result the child to cognitive dissonance.

I wish I was thought these things at childhood

austin2all:
I wish I was thought these things at childhood

Its never late brother.

You might find this site helpful.
http://www.ucg.org/bible-study-tools/booklets

God bless you.

menesheh:
I see no critical thinking and being expose to varieties of knowledge, hence advice him on the best possible choice and why it is.

Critical thinking is exactly what the op is about. But varieties of knowledge ? I think not.
As a father, Im meant to guide my son to the right path not expose him to all paths. The tree of the knowledge of good and evil is what plunged the human race into sin.

Proverbs 22:6 says "train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.
Notice: The way he SHOULD go, not the way he wants to go, not the way that seems right unto man.
Most times, evil people do exactly what they want to do, not what they should do and thats part of our societal problems today.
You can take your son to a church, shrine, even a strippers club, afterall, its some form of knowledge, He'll definately have some extra knowledge. Afterwards you can advise him on which way is best. Notice what WILL interest your child and then make your conclusions on whether humans are naturally moral or have the natural abilityvto choose right from wrong.

menesheh:
, Your list is subjective but not all.

Tell me something in this world that isnt.

menesheh:
If you raise your kid on that platform, if he later in life started exploring other ideologies and points of views, this will result the child to cognitive dissonance.

If he/she is properly grounded in the word of God. I have absolutely nothing to worry about

victor2fresh:

victor2fresh:

do you know justin?

enoch273:

do you know justin?

Maybe. Who is Justin?

winner01:
Maybe. Who is Justin?

are you starhitz?

enoch273:


are you starhitz?

No sir. why?

winner01:
No sir. why?

cause the person is a scammer

enoch273:

cause the person is a scammer

sorry mehn, i dont know who starhitz or justin is.

winner01:
sorry mehn, i dont know who starhitz or justin is.

no problem sir.

happy easter all

happy sunday...

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Morals Good moral. Nice one op

Morals
Good morals.

It has been no where to be found in our society.

The real definition of training your child the way he should grow so he will not depart from it

Ndi mmadu

avoid correcting your child with the rod, it turns them into violent and aggressive monsters.

[quote author=effzeel post=46305931][/quote] you just registered today and already looking for who to scam. Instead of the mod to ban you Na me wey get little beef with repogirl and her bf

Okay

Great piece

in was taught o
but didn't follow dat path.
I choose to do my things my way.

I eventually learn life lessons the hard way.
no hard feelings.
It's over now.. am back on track.

teach ur children in d right path.. and look out for d company they keep.

menesheh:
I see no critical thinking and being expose to varieties of knowledge, hence advice him on the best possible choice and why it is. Your list is subjective but not all. If you raise your kid on that platform, if he later in life started exploring other ideologies and points of views, this will result the child to cognitive dissonance.

Hello,

Are you aware that the inclusion of the above values in the 'to-teach' list, doesn't exclude the exclusion of others?

I ask, because your post betrays that as your understanding of the original post.

Op, thanks.
Having godly kids is the best thing that could happen to a parent.

great