Child Labor (Part 1)

One of the hardest, yet most rewarding, chores of marriage is raising kids. Developing children is hard work. Here are some suggestions to help with the labor of bringing up kids:

Compliment each other in your discipline styles. Typically one partner will be the confronter and the other the comforter. Work together with these styles not in opposition. Communicate openly to each other and to the kids. Effective communication seeks to understand another’s need before expressing your own need.

Realize the cycles of life. There are times when kids will move their focus to the peer group as equal or superior to parents. There also will be a time when this focus will return you as parents.

Spend quality one on one time with each child. Many times disruptive behavior is a result of lack of attention. Give attention to each child with emphasis on individual personality and character traits.Keep a united front.If disagreement takes place it should be behind closed doors not in front of the children.

Questions to Ponder:

In what ways do we compliment each other’s discipline style?

How good is our communication concerning child rearing?

How much quality time am I spending with my children?

To what extent do our children know we are united in our decisions?

Scripture

Psalms 127:3 Sonsare a heritage from the Lord, children a reward from Him.