10 SKILLS FOR EXCELLENT PARENTING
“And Reuben answered them, saying, Spake I not unto you, saying, Do not sin against the child; and ye would not hear? therefore, behold, also his blood is required.”
Genesis 42:22 KJV
“From following the ewes great with young he brought him to feed Jacob his people, and Israel his inheritance. So he fed them according to the integrity of his heart; and guided them by the skillfulness of his hands.”
Psalms 78:71-72 KJV
What makes an excellent parent?
There are 10 competencies that predict good parenting outcomes, parent-child bonds and children’s happiness, health and success.
- Decades of research reveal 10 essential parenting skill sets.
- A new study of 2,000 parents determined which skills are most important to bringing up healthy, happy and successful kids.
- Nobody is born with good Parenting skills but everybody can learn it, the Following Skills are needed:
- Love and affection Skills
“The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things; That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children, To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.” Titus 2:3-5
—Learn to support and accept your child,
—Be physically affectionate, and spend quality one-on-one time together. — Tell them i love you
2. Stress Management Skills.
“Come, my beloved, let us go forth into the field; let us lodge in the villages.”Song of Solomon 7:11
— take steps to reduce stress for yourself and your child,
— practice relaxation techniques,
— promote positive interpretations of events
— plan your life by planning your day
3. Relationship skills. “A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.” Proverbs 18:24
— Maintain healthy relationship with your Spouse.
— maintain a healthy relationship with your Child.
— model effective relationship skills with others.”
4. Autonomy and Independence.
“Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.” Genesis 2:24 KJV
— treat your child with respect and encourage him or her to become self-sufficient and self-reliant.”
— Don’t release too soon.
— Don’t release too late.
— Don’t release without training
5. TEACHING AND TRAINING SKILL.
Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6 KJV
— Get totally involve in Education, teaching and training
— promote and model learning and provide educational opportunities for your child.”
6. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SKILLS. “He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich. There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up. Proverbs 21:17, 20 KJV
—Provide for your child,
— have a steady income.
— plan for the future.”
7. CHARACTER MANAGEMENT SKILLS:
“Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die.” Proverbs 23:13 KJV
Your Children will come up with many Habits, Attitudes and Character, You must develop skills to help develop Godly habits and Characters
8. Health Management Skill
And they answered, Thy servant our father is in good health, he is yet alive. And they bowed down their heads, and made obeisance.” Genesis 43:28
— model a healthy lifestyle and good habits, such as regular exercise and proper nutrition.
— Get to know more about health and fitness, dont be ignorant
9. DISCIPLESHIP SKILL. Deuteronomy 6:6-9
— Be a discipler.
— support spiritual development.
— participate in spiritual or religious activities.
— Teach and Model How to pray, fast and read the word of God
10. Safety SKILLS.
“If she be a wall, we will build upon her a palace of silver: and if she be a door, we will inclose her with boards of cedar. Song of Solomon 8:9
— take precautions to protect your children
— Protect your Children from cyber bully.
— Protect your Children from sexual predators
— Protection involves the Following: Environment you put the, School you put them, Vigilance, Monitoring and Prayer
