Watch parents with their children at the mall or an amusement park.
Each one has a different take on the best way to monitor their child.
Helicopter parents hover over every activity, shooting down any errant behaviors that make egress into their day.
Tiger parents are the tough-love type who demand academic excellence above all else.
Elephant parents are the opposite of tigers. They encourage emotional well-being above independence or other considerations.
Dolphin parents come from the POD acronym. Play is important. Others take precedence. Downtime is vital.
Lawnmower parents are what the name suggests. They mow down any opposition to their children, clearing a path for their success.
Then we have the free-range parent. Freedom to roam and play, even at a young age, promotes independence and self-reliance.
The Bible tells us we can’t afford to leave out good, moral instruction no matter our parenting style.
Genesis 18:19 tells us:
“For I have chosen him, that he may command his children and his household after him to keep the way of the Lord by doing righteousness and justice, so that the Lord may bring to Abraham what he has promised him.”
Here are 3 Benefits of Moral Instruction:
Our 1st Benefit:
Our children will follow the teachings of Christ when they mature into independent adults.
Our 2nd Benefit:
They will do what’s right for other people, society, and their family when faced with difficult decisions.
Our 3rd Benefit:
Our children will place a high value on justice and standing up for those who have no voice of their own.
We can choose our parenting style, and who can tell us we are right or wrong? There’s no definitive answer for that.
There is a good case for moral instruction. Raise your children in the teachings of Christ, and they will benefit from your choice for the rest of their days.
Let’s hold to Jesus, for his teachings are good and true.
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