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Being a parent is hard work. In fact, it’s probably the hardest and most important job in the world.  You’ve got to take care of your kids’ every need, and keep them from getting drawn in by bad influences.

The Bible has lots to teach our kids, but it also has a lot that we, as parents, can learn.  Let the Bible guide your parenting and make the right decisions in raising your kids.
Help Your Child Nurture Their Self Worth

An important part of raising kids is nurturing their self esteem, and the Bible offers guidance on how to do that.

The Bible teaches that a man’s self worth is related to his contribution to society.  If what he does has meaning, he will feel that he worthy of God’s love.  In the same way, we must give our kids tasks, and make sure they follow through.  This way, they will feel in their heart that they are doing good.

With the right self esteem and feeling of self worth, a child will know how to make the right decisions when they have times of trouble.
Unconditional Love

In the Bible, even those who turned against God or persecuted His followers still received his unconditional love.  Think of Saul, who went out of his way to harass Christians.  God so loved Saul that he showed him the light, and he became an apostle who did great work for Him.

When a child acts badly, often they do not know what they are doing or why they are doing it.  It is important to let the child know that we love them anyway, even though we don’t like these particular things they are doing.

A child must know that they are loved unconditionally.  You should remind them from time to time.
Controlling Your Temper

There are always going to be times when you are ready to blow up at your kids.  Sometimes, they just push you and push you until you reach the breaking point.

But think for a moment - How does God deal with His wayward children?  God is compassionate in times of trouble, rather than wrathful.  Like a good parent, God wants His children to understand what they are doing wrong.  He wants them to come around.

When you are angry, take a time-out.  Remember that harsh words can’t be taken back.  Sometimes when we have difficulty, we have to stop everything and wait for God to guide us in our actions.
The Bible and the church have much to offer parents.  The difficulties of parenting may seem overwhelming.  But, God has provided a road map for us to follow.  It’s only a matter of seeking His help when we need it!