"Discipline in the Home"
Hebrews 12:3-11, Proverbs 13:24,19:18,22:5
NOTES
Parents must _establish__ an atmosphere of discipline before _attempting_ to discipline. How?? By being a _discipline___ person.
There are two things that are out of control with many parents:
A- _tongue________ B- _temper______
Parents don't _demand____ respect but _earn__ respect.
Why do many parents have a hard time with discipline??
1. Too _busy___
2. Too many _hobbies__
Disciplining children is _hard_ _work__.
Why do we discipline????? To help our children become _self__-_discipline__ so that they can live _without_ _us__.
Guidelines
1. Both parents should _agree_ on the form of _discipline_.
2. Never when _anger__.
3. Give __clear_______ instructions.
4. Be _sure___ they are _listening__.
5. Don't _nag__.
6. Be a man of your _work________.
7. Don't _yell______ or _scream_________.
8. Be _consistent________.
9. Be sure you have the _facts____ first.
10. Have pre-_determined__ _permits_ for offenses which _all__ have _agreed__ on.
11. Be sure that the children learn that _action__ have _consequences_.
12. Never allow _word_ or _action_ that give the message of _defense__ or _disrespect_.
13. _Everyone__ in your home is _under__ your _authority___.
God is a _model__ parent!!!
His dealings with Adam and Eve:
A. He met their _needs__.
B. He gave _clear_ _instruction_.
C. He _told_ them about their _sin_ and _corrected_ them.
God did it all _right__ and they _still _disobey__.
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