Direct, Correct and Redirect Your Children

 

My Grandson Charlie

  

My grandkids are like most kids. They're not special just because they're mine. They're special like all kids are special... because GOD says so. 

Like all children, they have questions, a lot of questions.

And, like all children, if they can come to their parents with questions about anything, they'll be less likely to go underground for answers. Of course, that means parents are going to be asked uncomfortable questions. But children can't wait until their parents feel comfortable about fielding their questions, or they will wait too long. 

When kids ask questions, even disturbing and difficult questions, don't be upset with them. Love them, and in the most age-appropriate way possible, clarify the truth for them. 

I'm proud of my children. They're great parents. They all know that a question-asking-child isn't the enemy... his or her ignorance is. 

Ephesians 6:4 (JB Phillips) - Fathers, don’t over-correct your children or make it difficult for them to obey the commandment. Bring them up with Christian teaching in Christian discipline.