Kids need boundaries and rules. That’s a key reminder for parenting…especially for Christian parenting. In fact, children crave boundaries, despite their loud protests.
In an environment where kids can do whatever they want, they don’t feel safe or loved. It sounds very loving to embrace your child’s creative desire to do anything. But I believe it’s actually cruel.
By allowing children to do what they want, parents handicap their children’s future spiritually, morally, and financially.
Christian Parenting Tip: Set Boundaries
Over the years, I’ve seen a vast array of parents whose standards and methods I disagreed with and some I agreed with wholeheartedly. The key to success in raising kids who have boundaries? Consistency!
If I could give one action item to parents, it’s this: Come up with boundaries and rules by which your house functions. Then be consistent.
When I was growing up, kids received spankings for everything until the age of 13 or 14. I don’t agree with spanking kids who are that old. I don’t think corporal punishment accomplishes what parents are trying to do.
That being said, I’m not affected by those events because my parents were consistent in their love, boundaries, and correction. Did they make some mistakes? Of course, as will I. When you’re consistent with Christian parenting, your kids have a context for any mistakes you may make.
