Parenting Children - September 24, 2012

Day 41 - Symptoms of Unhealthy Control

I. Micro-managing our children's lives
• helicopter parenting - hovering over our children
• children don't learn how to think for themselves

2. Being over-competitive for our children
• puts undue pressure on children

3. Overscheduling our children's lives
• can be caused by fear that our children will be left out or left behind

4. Overprotecting and rescuing our children
• leads to children not taking responsibility or learning from their mistakes
• allow children to take increasing responsibility for themselves
• pass on information and values to give them a moral framework to live by
• Helping children make good choices

Question:
Complete the attached worksheet.

From Series: "Parenting Children Ages 0-10"

Study Guide

More Messages Associated With "Family"...

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  • we can become highly selective in our listening
  • most of us take listening for granted, yet it is possible to close OUR ears
  • listening has the power to make our husband or wife feel loved and valued
  • one of the most important skills to learn for a strong marriage
  • the Bible places great value on listening effectively

How do you feel when you are listened to?  How do you feel when you are not listened to?  To whom would you go if you needed a listening ear? What makes that person a good listener?