WHO IS TAKING CARE OF WHOM?

It is natural for single parents to be especially close to their children, yet care must be taken that the God-assigned boundaries between parents and children do not break down.  For example, serious difficulties can arise if a single mother expects her son to take on the responsibilities of the man of the house or treats her daughter as a confidant, burdening the girl with intimate problems.  Doing do is inappropriate, stressful, and perhaps confusing to a child. 

Assure your children that you as the parent, will care for them-not vise versa. (Compare 2 Corinthians 12:14) At times, you may need some advice or support. Seek it from Christian elders or perhaps from mature Christian women, not from your minor children. -Titus :3.

Next time: MAINTAINING DISCIPLINE 

From the book: THE SECRET OF FAMILY HAPPINESS, 1996