PARENTING PRINCIPLES

Parenting is challenging. Sometimes it is fun and exhilarating. Other times it’s daunting, even frightening. Child rearing was never meant to be easy; rather it is a God-ordained privilege that enables us to demonstrate God’s grace to our children and to others. As Paul Tripp4 says: ‘We are Christ’s ambassadors (2 Corinthians 5:20) to our children. We mirror his love, authority, patience and sacrificial commitment in parenting’.

Reflection

Stop and think: what is your main goal for your child?

Complete the sentence: ‘When my child grows up, I want him or her to …’

Discuss this with your spouse. Write it down. You may want to revisit it later.

4. Tripp, PD 2016, Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles that Can Radically Change Your Family, Crossway, Wheaton.