Parenting Children - September 27, 2012

Day 44 - Passing on Beliefs and Values - Answering Questions

Parenting Children Ages 0-10

How do we pass on our beliefs and values?
• our values are what we consider most important and will be reflected in how we spend our time, money, and energy
• what values are we modeling to our children?
• “notional values” and "real values”
• our values come from our core beliefs

1. Answering our children’s questions
• gives children a framework for understanding
• what life is about
• why are we here?
• what happens when we die?
• is there a God?

Question:
Complete the attached worksheet

From Series: "Parenting Children Ages 0-10"

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1. Don’t compare

  • value each child for his/her uniqueness
  • avoid labeling
  • don’t make one look good by putting another down

What could help you listen effectively to your child(ren) particularly when they are expressing negative emotions such as hurt, anger, disappointment, or sadness?

 

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