10 Commandments for Parents
1. SPEND QUALITY TIME (not just time, but quality time) WITH YOUR CHILDREN.
2. DISCIPLINE YOUR CHILDREN WHEN THEY NEED IT, BUT DO IT WITH LOVE.
3. LET YOUR CHILDREN KNOW OFTEN YOU LOVE THEM JUST THE WAY THEY ARE.
Love them unconditionally. Do not compare them with other children.
4. PRAY WITH YOUR CHILDREN DAILY.
Pray FOR your children always.
5. BE TRUTHFUL AND TRANSPARENT.
Be honest.
6. TAKE TIME TO LISTEN TO YOUR CHILDREN.
Listen to their complaints, suggestions, ideas, dislikes and likes.
7. ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILDREN ALWAYS.
8. SET A GOOD EXAMPLE.
Lead them by your life.
9. BE PATIENT WITH YOUR CHILDREN.
10. YOUR CHILDREN ARE YOUR JOY AND CROWN, SO TEACH THEM GOD'S WORD.
Submitted by Elizabeth Thomas – wife of Matthew Thomas. Matthew and Elizabeth have three grown, godly children and two grandchildren. They are missionaries to India.