1. Teach biblical standards and convictions early. Tough choices on morals, drugs, alcohol, and sexual purity are coming. Talk about choices long before your child faces them.
2. Teach your children to spend time with God every day. Learning to depend on God, gives your children the strength to stand firm under pressure and stand up for the Lord.
3. Teach children the importance of their decisions and choices. One bad choice can ruin their lives and the lives of others. Let them know that decisions have consequences both good and bad.
4. Teach children about danger zones. If an activity or situation looks questionable, help them learn to back off and head home.
5. Teach children the importance of Godly friendships. Talk about choosing friends who build them up and stand with them to make good moral choices.
Thank you for the reminders within this post. Suzi, you spoke volumes to me with this 5 principles. Raising a 13 year old is tough work and this is such a great list to hold myself accountable to as a mother of 4. Am I doing all God has called me to do to provide for my children and their spritiual walks as well?
Thank you