Your Family Can Be Happy

2 TRY TO UNDERSTAND WHAT THEY REALLY MEAN

WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS:  "The one who shows insight in a matter will find success."  (Proverbs 16:20) Sometimes you will have to look beyond your children's words to understand their true feelings. It is common for young people to exaggerate or to say things they do not really mean.  "When anyone replies   to a matter before he hears the facts, it is foolish."  (Proverbs 18:13) Do not be quick to get upset. -Proverbs 19:11.  

WHAT YOU CAN DO:

Be resolved not interrupt or overreact, no matter what your children say

Try to remember how you felt at their age and what seemed important to you

3.PRESENT A UNITED FRONT

WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS:  "Listen, my son, to the discipline of your father, and do not forsake the instruction of your mother>"  (Proverbs 1:8)  Jehovah has given authority over children to both father and mother. You must teach your children to respect and obey you.  (Ephesians 6:1-3) Children can sense if their parents  are not "completely united in the same mind."  (1 Corinthians 1:10) If you disagree, try not to do so in front of your children because this could undermine their respect for you as parents.  

WHAT YOU CAN DO: 

Discuss and agree on how you will discipline your children

If you and your mate have a different opinion on  how to to train your children, try to see your mate's point of view 

Next time: Your Family Can Be Happy - 4 HAVE A PLAN

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