WHAT IS MY BIBLICAL RESPONSIBILITY AS A PARENT?
Being a parent is a wonderful calling that positions you to make an impact on your kids’ lives and leave a legacy with future generations. It is one of the most important things you will ever do, which means it is your responsibility to become the best parent you can be.
“Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord.” (Psalm 127:3)
How can you prepare for your Biblical responsibility as a parent?
Understand the challenges and temptations
Life changes as your kids grow up, and you must, “Be always on the watch.” Especially, study the issues and temptations teenagers face. Ensure you are not too naïve to believe, “Problems like substance abuse can’t happen to us.”
Achieve the right balance in your parenting
“Let us examine our ways,” and that includes finding balance in your parenting. Assess your style so you don’t over-parent by being too controlling or under-parent by enabling the wrong behaviors. Either style is harmful to your kids.
Take care of yourself and be a good example
You would be heart-broken if something you did “causes one of your kids to stumble.” Being a good parent starts by being a good person, so take an inventory of your issues and be intentional in setting a positive example.
Here are some other useful resources to help you be a responsible parent:
- “Your Kids and Spirituality”
- “Proactive Parenting”
- “How Parents Can Prepare for the Teenage Years”
- “PACES: Steps to Becoming a Better Parent”
Next Right Steps: Make a commitment to yourself, another person, and God to accept responsibility for parenting your kids Biblically.
