We are exploring the Importance of discipline and moral values especially for children. Parenting has become difficult especially in the recent years. The changes have been brought by number of factors including; the increasing spread of the western culture, evolution of technology and changes in modes of living. But even with the changes, parenting must go on.
Cultivation of morals and discipline should be done when the child is still young. Here are some of the ways that can make your parenting easier;
- Bring up God fearing children
Ensure that your children go to church immediately they start school. God fearing children will know that God sees whatever they are doing in the dark. They will also acquire good morals and disciplined. Especially in this world where nobody knows tomorrow, it will be better if they have God who will always be at their side.
- Ensure that they know the ten commandments
With the children knowing the ten commandments, it will cause you less trouble in parenting. The children will be self-driven.
- Parents should be firm with decisions they make
For better parenting, parents should make decisions and stick to them to ensure that they are followed.
- Having time to listen to the children
Sometimes parents get so distant from their children and end up being strangers. Being close the child will enable you know the strengths and weaknesses of the kid. It will also open a link so for the child to communicate easily to the parent. This saves the child from much trouble.
- Decisions and consequences
Parents should outline some of the consequences that can be the outcome of certain decisions. A decision is always made but what matters is the consequence. The consequence can either be positive or negative.
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