PARENTING POINTERS*
944. July 2: if you live in the USA, how will your family celebrate Independence Day? Kids usually love fireworks (but babies don't). Many enjoy a meal with family and friends. But, independence does not mean freedom from work. What do you depend on each other in your family to do?
945. July 9: Scripture tells us that prophets are often not recognized or valued in their own area. (Mark 6) So too it is with parents. Our kids don’t always recognize that we ask them to do hard things for their own good. You may not always be appreciated, but don’t give up.
946. July 16: Do your kids spend too much time on the computer? Of course the internet can be a font of helpful knowledge, but it can also steal family time. Do you have family friendly computer rules, like only after jobs are done and no more than x hours a day?
947. July 23: “Brothers and sisters…live…with all humility, gentleness, and patience.” (Ephesians 4:2) Which of these qualities is strongest or weakest in your family? Ask anyone old enough to choose one of these to work on today.
948. July 30: Officially July 25 was “Parent’s Day.” But as any ‘working’ parent knows (and we all work even if we don’t get paid), it’s not always a holiday. If you didn’t take any time off work last Sunday, give yourself a break sometime this weekend.
*Parenting Pointers go out to individuals on Fridays. For Sunday bulletins, use the closest Friday.
