gcf biblical parenitng seminar - getting to the heart of parenting

8/6/2019 GCF Biblical Parenitng Seminar - Getting to the Heart of Parenting

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If the heart is the source of the sin problem of my child,

then lasting CHANGE must always travel through

the pathway of the heart.


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Attention GCF Parents, we will be having an afternoon seminar on parenting on Saturday, May 7th

at church

from 1pm to 5pm.

What would be discussed and taught?

We will be watching four segments (each about 25 minutes long) of a DVD curriculum, Getting to the Heart of

Parenting, by Paul David Tripp and also discussing their contents in small groups.

About Getting to the Heart of Parenting:

Parenting is more than using your power to get children to behave in certain ways. Parenting is all about the

exposure and change of the child's heart. When the heart of a child changes the behavioral change that is

needed will last. This is a great conference for parents raising children from age toddler through teen.

Learn how to be an instrument of heart changing grace in the little moments of life that God will give you with

your children. Paul Tripp will begin with giving you a picture for God's design for the family. Because if you

don't understand the family; you will never understand parenting. Then, Paul will help you to understand the

life transforming and agenda setting things that the Bible says about the heart. Then, he will apply the

principles about the family and the heart to the three primary stages of parenting. Click here to find out more

about it and watch some sample clips:

www.paultrippministries.com.

From Pastor HeathIve watched most of what we will be watching and its great stuff helpful, from the heart, biblical and very

practical. But Im looking forward even more so to our discussions based on the DVD material. There will be no

cost for the event; just a small donation per family which will be going to the teens taking care of our kids during

the seminar. Snacks and drinks will be available as well. Please let me know if you would be interested in

attending the event.

God bless you and may God continue to help us raise our children with His Kingdom and His agenda view.

Please let Pastor Heath know if youre planning on attending - [email protected].


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Getting to the Heart of

ParentingByPaulDavidTripp

MichaelE.BreececontributorDiscussionGuidetobeusedwiththeconferenceonDVD

(Ten25minutesessionson3DVDs)

forChurchwideEvents,Classes,SmallGroups,orPersonalStudy

Thisisaresourceof:PaulTrippMinistries7214FrankfordAve.

Philadelphia,PA19135

(800)5516595

www.paultrippministries.org


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Getting to the Heart of ParentingINTRODUCTION

The following study guide provides practical discussion and application based on abiblical perspective of parenting. The best way to interact with the material is

within a small group or class where discussion with others can stimulate ideas andquestions you may not have otherwise considered. You will probably find in your

discussions and answers that your trials are not unusual, and a small group canprovide encouragement and accountability. If you do not have a small group to

participate in, consider inviting others to join you in going through this material.

Nonetheless, this material can also be beneficial as an independent study.

The study is intended for you to think deeply and honestly to the questions posed.

Take the time to examine your life, your thoughts, and your feelings; and take thetime to write down your answers and thoughts. It is useful to write out answersand not just think about them. Writing deepens and clarifies your thinking, andwriting it down acts as a stronger form of commitment than just saying it in your

mind. You will also gain the most from the study by being honest and open aboutyour struggles, your disappointments, and your weaknesses. Growth and freedom

come from the truth and the light; not from continuing to hide or pretend.

A time of prayer after answering the application questions can be a good way toreinforce them and to make further application. Prayer can be a way for you to

make a commitment to God with what you want to apply and a good way to hear

what God may be saying to you.

As you share your thoughts, feelings, struggles, and accomplishments, speakhumbly, honestly, and in love. We all have sin; we all have great value in Gods

sight; and we all are on a journey growing and becoming more like Christ. MayGod bless you greatly!

Scripture taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. NIV.

Copyright1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission ofZondervan. All rights reserved.


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Getting to the Heart ofParenting

SESSION 1: Giving our children a spiritual cultureOpeningDiscussion:WhatdoyouthinkisGodspurposeforthefamily?

Istherearightwaytoparent?

Scripture:Judges

2:6

11

Notes:

Getting to theHeart

of Parenting

What is a Family?


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Judges 2:6-15

An ImportantWarning!

Theological Community

The Family:Gods Primary Learning

Community

Revelation ReceiversChildren Are:

KeyPoints:

Ourchildrenwillbeacculturatedtosomething;theywillnotremaincultureless. Thefamilyistheprimarylearningcommunity. Thefamilyistheprimarytheologicalcommunity.


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ParentsdonotsharethegloryofGodwiththeirchildrenwhentheythemselvesdonotseethegloryofGod.

YourchildrencannotknoweverythingthereistoknowaboutlifewithoutGodsrevelation.

ReviewQuestions:1. WhatistheprimarylearningcommunityinGodseyes?

2. WhyisitabsolutelynecessarytotalkaboutGodwithinyourfamily?

3. WhatisthepurposeofspeakingtoourchildrenaboutGod?

GroupDiscussionQuestions:1. Whatkeepsparentsfrommakingtheirfamilyatheologicalcommunity?

2. Whatthingsinourchildrenslivesarecompetingwithourvalues?Whodoyouthinkiswinning?

PersonalReflection:1. HowwelldoyoucommunicatetheaweofGodtoyourchildren?

2. WhatpreventsyoufromspeakingaboutGodtoyourchildreninthecourseoftheday?


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3. DoyouthinkyouspendenoughtimespeakingaboutGodandhiswordtoyourchildren?DoyouspendenoughtimewithGodandhisword?Whatcanyoudotoincreasethis

time?

GettingtotheHeartofyourChildren1. AskyourchildrenwhatmostamazesthemaboutGod. Dotheyhaveananswer? Do

theystruggletofindananswer? DoestheiranswerreflectwhatamazesyouaboutGod

orwhattheyhavebeentaughtbyothers?

2. Sharewithyourchildrensomethingthatamazesyouinnature. Askthemforsomethingthatamazestheminnature.

3. Shareafavoritebiblicalstorywithyourchildren. Explainwhyitisafavoriteofyours.AskthemtoshareafavoriteBiblestoryandexplainwhyitisafavorite.

4. SharewithyourchildrensomethingGoddidinyourlifethatwaslifechangingoramazing.


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SESSION 2: Giving our children a spiritual cultureOpeningDiscussion:Howwillyouknowifyouareasuccessfulparent?

Whatwillitlookliketohavesuccessfulchildren?

Scripture:Notes:

Revelation ReceiversInterpreters

Children Are:

Revelation ReceiversInterpreters

Worshippers

Children Are:


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Theological Community

The Family:Gods Primary Learning

Community

Sociological CommunityRedemptive Community

KeyPoints: Childrenarealwaysthinkingandinterpreting. Theyact,however,notonthefactsof

lifebutontheirinterpretationofthefacts.

Childrenareallworshipperstheywillnaturallyattachtheiridentitytosomething. Thefamilyshouldbeasociologicalcommunity. Thefamilyismeanttobearedemptivecommunity.

ReviewQuestions:1. Whatistheconnectionbetweenourchildrenbeinginterpretersandparents

responsibilitytoteachthemGodsword?

2. Howdoourchildrenrevealthemselvesasworshippers?

3. Asasocialcommunity,whatshouldthefamilylooklike?

GroupDiscussionQuestions:1. Whyissacrificiallovenecessarytoahealthysocialcommunity?


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2. Howdowecreatearedemptivecommunityinourfamilies?

3. Howwillweknowifwearebeingsuccessfulparents?

PersonalReflection:1. HowoftendoyouuseScripturetohelpyourchildreninterprettheirexperiences?

2. Howwelldoesyourfamilyreflectasocialcommunityofsacrificiallove? Howwelldoyoumodelsacrificiallovetoyourchildren?

GettingtotheHeartofyourChildren1. Askyourchildren,Whatissomethingyouwouldnotwanttolivewithout? Ifthiswere

takenaway,howdoyoupictureGodprovidingforyou?

2. Askyourchildren,Whatdoyouthinkisthemostimportantthingtome? (Yes,youareaskingyourchildrentoidentifywhattheythinkismostimportanttoyou).

3. Askyourchildreniftheyfeelsafetoshareanythingwithyou?4. Askyourchildren,IsthereanythingyoufeelIshouldaskyouforforgiveness?


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SESSION 3: Targeting the HeartOpeningDiscussion:Whatisthemostfrustratingaspectofneedingtodisciplineyourchildren?

Howwelldoyourchildrenfessuptotheirownsin?Whatdoyouthinkhelpsthemorhinders

theminthis?

Scripture: Luke6:4345Notes:

The Heart is the Target

Above all else guard your he art, for it is the wellspringof life. Proverbs 4:23

Receive Grace of the New CovenantRepent

BelieveSee

SingDiscern

GrieveThink

PrayLove

HateFearBecome HardGive

Lust

FaithfulUpright

RighteousTurns AwayStore Things

RejoiceHumble

Love GodProud

KnowMeditateSeek God

Remember

What theHeart Does


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OVERFLOW

Matt. 15:1130Luke 6:4346Mark 7:1723

Behavior(Say & Do)

Ungodly BehaviorAttitudes

Love of Self

BehaviorFighting

Godly BehaviorAttitudes

Love of Others

BehaviorSharing

Attempt to exchangebehavior for behavior.

ConfessionRepentance

Faith

Matt. 15:1130Luke 6:4346Mark 7:1723

Behavior(Say & Do)


Love of Self

BehaviorFighting


Love of Others

BehaviorSharing

OVERFLOW

KeyPoints: Theheartisthesourceofeverythingyousay,desireanddo. Wedonotcreatelastingchangewhenwethreaten,manipulate,oruseguilt. Thebeginningofheartchangeisaccuratelyseeingthesin.

ReviewQuestions:1. WhatismeantbytheheartasusedinLuke6?

2. Whatistheideaofapplenailing? Howdoweapplenailinourfamilies?

3. Howdoeschangebegintakeplaceintheheart?


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GroupDiscussionQuestions:1. Whatwilllook,soundandfeeldifferentwhenweparenttheheartsofourchildrenand

notjusttheirbehavior?

2. Whydothreatening,manipulatingandusingguiltnotreallywork?

3. Whatneedstofirsthappenforyourchildrentobeabletoconfesstheirownsin?

PersonalReflection:1. Doesyourparentingandtrainingfocusontheheartsofyourchildrenorjusttheir

behavior?

2. Whatisyourmotivation(whatisinyourheart)thatpersuadesyoutousethreats,manipulationorguiltwithyourchildren?

3. Howwelldoyourchildrenrespondtoyourdisciplineandwhenyouaddresstheirsin? Istheresomethingyoucoulddodifferentlythatwillfosteralisteningspiritwithinyour

child?

GettingtotheHeartofyourChildren1. ReadtogetherLuke6:4345. Explainhowwhatwesayanddoistheoverflowofour

hearts. Giveexamplesfromyourownlife.

2. Discusswithyourchildren:WhatdoyouthinkGodwantsustodowhenwesin?


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SESSION 4: Targeting the HeartOpeningDiscussion:HowdoyouthinkGodwantstouseyouinthelivesofyourchildren?

Ifthereisonethingyouhopetopassontoyourchildren,whatisit?

Scripture:Notes:

ConfessionRepentance

Faith

Matt. 15:1130Luke 6:4346Mark 7:1723

Behavior(Say & Do)


Love of Self

BehaviorFighting


Love of Others

BehaviorSharing

OVERFLOW

KeyPoints: Youcannotchangeyourchild. YoucanprepareandhelpyourchildtoseekGodandsee

his/herownheart.

Gettingtotheheartofyourchildbeginsbylookingatyourownheart. WeareGodsinstrumentofgraceandchangeinourchildslife.


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Ifwearenotlookingatourownheartsasparents,wewillturnmomentsofministryintoamomentofanger; wewillpersonalizeit;wewillbecomeanadversary;andwe

willsettleforaquick,temporarysolutionthatdoesnotchangetheheart

Review/DiscussionQuestions:1. Whatisprobablyhappeninginourownheartswhenwearefrustratedwithhavingto

disciplineourchild?

2. Whycanwelookatthesinandconflictsofourchildrenasapositiveexperience?

3. Whatneedstohappenforthesemomentsofconflicttobecomemomentsofministry?

4. Shareatimewhenyoudidnotseeaconflictasamomentofministry.Whatwastheresult?

5. Shareatimewhenyouministeredtotheheartofyourchild.Whatwastheresult?

PersonalReflection:1. Howdoyouviewthemomentsofconflictandsinthatarisewithyourchild?

2. Whatadditionalinsightdoyouhaveregardingthefollowingquestionfromsession3Whatisyourmotivation(whatisinyourheart)thatpersuadesyoutousethreats,

manipulationorguiltwithyourchildren?


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3. Whatcanyoustarttodosothatyoudonotmissministryopportunitieswithyourchild?Ifyouaremarried,howcanyourspousehelpyou?

4. ReadHebrews4:1416. HowdoesJesustreatuswhenwecometohimwithoursinsandweaknesses? Howshouldthisinformthewayyoutreatyourchildinrelationto

his/hersinandweaknesses?

GettingtotheHeartofyourChildrenUsethesequestions,inorder,nexttimeyourchildneedscorrection.

Whatwasgoingon?

Whatwereyouthinkingandfeelingasitwashappening?

Whatdidyoudoinresponse?

Whydidyoudoit?Whatwereyouseekingtoaccomplish?

Whatwastheresult?


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SESSION 5: 0 to 5 years: Learning to Live Under

Authority

OpeningDiscussion:Whatistheroleofauthorityinourlives?

Thinkaboutpeoplewhohavebeenorareinauthorityoveryou.Whatcharacteristicsdothey

havethathavemadeyourespectthem?

Scripture: Ephesians6:13Notes:

Infancy to Childhood (05)

Central Focus:Living Under

Authority(A Godward Focus)Proper Use of the Rod

InstructionIntroduction to Christ

HONOR

OBEY

Go Well Long Life

Ephesians 6:14


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2. Inwhatwayshaveyoubeengoodatteachingyourchildrentobeunderauthority? Inwhatwayscouldyoubebetter?

GettingtotheHeartofyourChildrenTheremaybeahostofissueswhenitcomestothewayyourchildrensubmittoyour

authority. Decideonjustoneareathathasbeenaproblemandworktobecome

consistentinwhatyouexpectfromyourchildinthatarea. Itcouldbeamealtimeissue,

anissueatbedtime,aproblemwithobeyingrightaway,oraproblemwithtryingto

manipulateaninstruction.Whenyoudiscipline,befocusedontheirheartandnotjust

thebehavior.


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SESSION 6: 0 to 5 years: Learning to Live Under

Authority

OpeningDiscussion:Howdoyouseealackofrespectforauthorityintheculturetoday?

Howdoyouseeanunwillingnesstoenforceauthorityinourculturetoday?

Scripture: Proverbs22:15Notes:

Go Well: As I live Gods way, I will enjoythe respect, trust, friendship, freedom,responsibility, and opportunity that results.

Long Life: Does not mean that if I disobeyI will physically die. Rather, this is apromise of blessing---a long and prosperouslife results from the willing submission ofmyself to God and the authorities He hasplaced in my life.

HONOR

OBEY

Go Well Long Life

SAFETYDISOBEYHONOR

DISCIPLINECORRECTION

DANGERDishonor

Disobey

Difficulty Hardship

R E S C U E F R O M D A N G E R


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Purpose of Discipline Rescue & Restoration Not expression of irritation, anger,

impatience, etc. Children need firm, loving authority

and active discipline

Principle Tool of DisciplineDuring This Stage

The Rod

Proverbs13:24Hewhosparestherodhateshisson,buthe

wholoveshimiscarefultodisciplinehim.

Proverbs19:18Disciplineyoursonforinthatthereishope;do

notbeawillingpartytohisdeath.

Proverbs22:15Follyisboundupintheheartofachild,butthe

rodofdisciplinewilldriveitfarfromhim.


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How Should I GoAbout SpankingMy Child?

KeyPoints:

YourexerciseofauthorityisarescuemissionreturningyourchildbacktothesafetyofGodsprotection.

Godsmaintoolforrescuebetweentheages05yearsistherod.

ReviewQuestions:1. Whatisthedangerofbeinginconsistentinyourexerciseofauthority?

2. Whatisthedifferencebetweendiscipliningoutofanger,irritation,orimpatience,anddiscipliningwiththepurposeofrescuing?

Proverbs13:24Hewhosparestherodhateshisson,buthe

wholoveshimiscarefultodisciplinehim.

Proverbs19:18Disciplineyoursonforinthatthereishope;donotbeawillingpartytohisdeath.

Proverbs22:15Follyisboundupintheheartofachild,butthe

rodofdisciplinewilldriveitfarfromhim.


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3. Whyandwhenisspankingappropriate?

DiscussionQuestions:1. Describethedifferencebetweenabusivedisciplineandlovingdiscipline.

PersonalReflection:1. Doyouneedtoconfesstoyourchildrenanerrorinhowyoutaughtthemtorespect

authority?

2. Doyouneedtoadjustthemannerinwhichyoudiscipline?

3. DoyouneedtoconfesstoyourchildrentimesyouhavenotdisciplinedordisciplinedforyourownpurposesinsteadofGods?

GettingtotheHeartofyourChildrenThinkofaconsistentissueyouwillprobablyneedtodisciplineyourchildrenforduring

thisupcomingweek. Thinkthroughthefollowing:

1. Whyisitimportantthatthisissuebecorrected?2. Howsuccessfulhasyourdisciplinebeenuptothispoint?3. Whatwillbethebestwaytoimplementthediscipline? Howwillyoushow

lovingdiscipline?

Pray

with

your

children

after

disciplining

them.


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SESSION 7: Ages 6-12: The Development of characterOpeningDiscussion:Howdoyouseealackofgodlycharacterinourculturetoday?Whatdoyoubelievearethe

causesofthis?

Scripture: 2Cor5:15Notes:

Childhood (612)

Central Focus:Character

(Rebellion vs.Wrong)GodOthersSelf

Addressing the HeartAppealing to ConscienceDeveloping Character

Gospel Central

G O D

I D O L S

KeyPoints: Noteverywrongisadirectrebelliontoauthority;somewrongsarethefruitofalackof

character.

Characterissuesarerootedintheworshipoftheheart.


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ReviewQuestions:1. Whodetermineswhatgoodcharacteris?Whydowerebelagainstthisstandard?

2. Whatistheconnectionbetweencharacterandworship?

DiscussionQuestions:1. Whatisrequiredtotrainourchildrenincharacter?

2. Whatquestionscanwebeaskingourchildrentorevealtheirheartanddevelopgoodcharacter?

PersonalReflection:1. Doesthedisciplineinyourhomefocusonthedevelopmentofcharacter?

2. Whatcanyoubegintodotomakecharacterdevelopmentmoreapartofyourchildstraining?

3. Sinceyouliveyourspiritualityeverymomentofeveryday,whatdoyouthinkyourchildren

are

learning

by

your

example

and

teaching?

GettingtotheHeartofyourChildren1. Askyourchild,Howdoweknowhowwearesupposedtoact?


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2. Makealistofbiblicalcharactertraitswithyourchildren. Ask,WhydoesGodwantustohavethesetraits?

3. Useanonconflicttimetodiscusscharacterissuesthatarerelevanttoyourchild.Createandthendiscussascenarioinvolvingsharingorthetemptationtolieorto

gossip,etc.


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SESSION 8: Ages 6-12: The Development of characterOpeningDiscussion:Whatsituationsorcircumstancestestyourcharacterthemost?

Notes:

Tools to Encourage Change Instruction

Correction Entreaty

Example Rebuke

Three Perspectiveson Your Child

God

Your childand himselfour child

and others


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KeyPoints: Characterdevelopmentishardwork. CharacterisbasedonarelationshipwithGod. Characterdevelopmentinachildbeginswiththeparentsowncharacter.

ReviewQuestions:1. Explainthetoolsforcharacterdevelopment?

2. Howcanweevaluatethecharacterofourchildren?

DiscussionQuestions:1. Whatistheimportanceofbeinghonestwithourselvesandtoourchildrenabout

ourownflaws?

PersonalReflection:1. Whattendstocaptureyourheartanddesires?Whatdoyouhaveatendencyto

worshipinsteadofGod?

2. DoestheBibleactasamirrorinyourlifeandcharacter?

3. Aretherethingsyoutreatasmoreimportantthancharacter? Howcanyoushiftyourprioritiessothatyourchildrenseetheimportanceofcharacter?

GettingtotheHeartofyourChildren


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1. Speaktootherswhospendtimewithyourchild. Askthemtoevaluatethecharacterofyourchild.Whatdidyoulearnaboutyourchildthatyoucouldhelpthemimprove

upon?Whatdoyouthinkishappeningathomeandinyourcharacterthathasperhaps

causedcharacterproblemsoutsidethehome?

2. EncourageandsupportyourchildtospendtimewithGodeachday.


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SESSION 9: 13-19 years of age: making values their own

OpeningDiscussion:Whataresometypicalstrugglesyouthinkteenstodayface.

Scripture: Proverbs4:7;12:1Notes:

Teenage (1319)

Central Focus:Internalization

(Living Gods Way)Decisions & ConsequencesHeart & GoalsProject Parenting

Constant ConversationLeading to Repentance

Main Tool:Decisions

andConsequences


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Dont Settlefor

Situational SolutionsandBehavioralControl!

This is a Timeof AwesomeOpportunity!

What in the Worldis a Teenager?


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Watch outfor the

of theCynicismCulture Proverbs 1-8

Typical Strugglesof Teenagers

No hunger for wisdomand correction

KeyPoints:

Allowingopportunitiesforyourchildtomakedecisionsandacceptconsequencesisatoolforcharacterdevelopment.

Therearethreetypesofrelationshipswithyourteenager:o Preventativeo Correctiveo Protective


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Thestrugglesyourteenfaceswilldeterminetheparentingopportunitiesandparentalroles.

Teensneedparentswhomakewisdomandcorrectiondesirable.ReviewQuestions:1. Whyisitimportanttogiveyourchildroomtomakehis/herowndecisionsduringthis

time?

2. Explainthedifferencebetweenapreventative,correctiveandprotectiverelationshipwithateenager.

3. Whatdoesitmeantobegoalorientedinparenting?

DiscussionQuestions:1. Whatkindsofdecisionsaregoodopportunitiesforyourchildtopracticedecision

making?

2. Whatarethechallengestocorrectingandprotectingourteens?Whataresomereasonsfortakingtheresponsibilitytocorrectandprotectthem?

3. Howshouldwepresentwisdomandcorrectiontoateenwhenhe/shedoesnotnecessarilyseekorwantit?

PersonalReflection:1. Whattypeofrelationshipdoyouhavewithyourteenagedchild?


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2. Areyouabletoprovideprotectionforyourchild?Whocanhelpyouprovideprotectionifnecessary?

3. Doesyourchildrespectyourcorrection?Whatmightyouchangesothatyourcorrectionappearsbeautiful?

GettingtotheHeartofyourChild1. Askyourchild,HowdoyoufeelwhenIamdiscipliningorcorrectingyou?Howdo

youfeelafterward? WhatdoIdothatmakesyoufeelthatway?

2. Askyourchild,IfIcouldgiveyouunderstandinginoneareaoflife,whatwoulditbe?Ifyoucangiveinsighttotheirarea,askifyoumayshareyourinsightwiththem.

3. Practicespeakingtoyourteenwithhumilityinsteadofanger,withgraceinsteadofjudgment,withmercyinsteadofcondemnation.


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SESSION 10: 13-19 years of age: making values their

own

Notes:


Tendency towardlegalism


Tendency towardlegalismUnwise in choiceof companions

Particularly susceptible tosexual temptation

Lack eschatological perspective

Tend to lack heart awareness


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1. HowcanwehelpourteensseethebeautyofGodsway?

2. Howcanwehelpourteenscombatthesexualtemptationsoftheculture?

3. WhatdoyouthinkyouneedfromGodtohelpyouimprovehowyouparent?

PersonalReflection:1. HowwelldoyoudoatsharingthebeautyandtruthofGodsway? Isyourteenseeking

Godandhiskingdomorisyourteenseekingworldlypleasures?Whattruthcouldyou

sharewithyourteentohelphim/herbetterunderstandthepleasuresofGods

kingdom?

2. Howdoyoufeelaboutyourteenscompanions? Isyourhomeaplacewhereyourteenwantstobringfriends?

3. Areyouhelpingyoursonordaughtertomakewisechoicesinavoidingsexualtemptationsandmakinggooddecisionsabouttheirappearanceandtheirdesires?

Gettingto

the

Heart

of

your

Child

1. AskGodtomakeyouaninstrumentofhisgraceinthelifeofyourchild.2. Spendtimewithyourchildandoneortwoofhis/herfriends. Invitethemoverorout

forsomethingtoeatortoanactivity. Gettoknowyourchildsfriends.

3. ThinkofsomethingyoufindespeciallymeaningfulaboutyourrelationshipwithGod.Shareitwithyourfamily.

4. Askyourson/daughter,Whatthingsaremostimportanttoyou?;Whatchoicesare

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