The Benefits of Self-Control -HOW TO TEACH SELF-CONTROL

 Learn to say it and mean it. 

BIBLE PRINCIPLE: "Let your word 'yes' mean yes, and your 'no' mean no." - MATTHEW 5:37.  

Young children might test a parent's resolve by throwing a tantrum-perhaps even in public. If the parent gives in, the child learns that  tantrums are an effective way to get a no changed  to a yes. 

On the other hand, if the parent says no and means it, the child learns a basic fact of life-that we cannot always get what we want.  ""Ironically, people who learn that lesson seem to be the most fulfilled<" writes Dr. David Walsh.  "We're not doing our kids any favors  when we teach them that the world will always serve up; whatever they want on  silver platter."

Saying no to your child now will help him to say no to himself later in life-for example, if he is tempted to take drugs, have  premarital sex, or engage in other harmful practices.  

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