When kids are taught right values from infancy, they grow up
with right attitudes and end up being good examples to other children. At
tender ages, kids can begin to prove their courage, strength, kindness, and
character through if parents guide them on that path.
From the way they dress to the way they talk and act in public,
you can polish your kids to become outstanding, that when they grow up and look
into the mirror they can smile at what they see and be grateful to you.
When we begin by letting them know that life is beyond who their
earthly parents are, but hinged on the fear of God, then be rest assured that
they can walk like worthy children of their parents; children who are happy and
feel loved like princes and princesses.
Here are ways you can help affirm their royalty:
1. Welcome them
with fanfare:
Dogs are known as man’s best friend because
they are always thrilled to see their owners. They practically jump out of
their skin in greeting them. Taking a cue from our canine pals, greet your little
ones each morning with a big hug and a kiss. When you pick them up from school
or at other times you have been away, let them know how happy you are to see
them.
2. Shower them
with good and pleasant words:
Our words are powerful (See Proverbs 18:21). We can choose
to use our words to heal, encourage, and restore our children.
Each morning send your children off to school, by speaking a
blessing over them. Tell them, “You’re awesome, don’t let anyone tell you any
different!” And when you tuck them into bed at night say, “I love you for who
you are, not what you do. I am proud of you because you are mine.”
3. Get into their
hearts personally: In today’s busy world it’s easy for us to get
isolated from our kids. So many activities constantly keep us on the go, and
while we may be seeing our kids daily, we may not necessarily be connecting
with them.
Strive to spend one-on-one time with each of my kids once a
month by taking them on a lunch “date”. You arrange to pick them up from school
and let them choose where to go. Sometimes it could be a park or a picnic,
other times it’s a new restaurant in town.
When you spend time together, make them the focus of
conversation, open doors for them, and “pick up the check”. This way you also
help to set a standard for the way they should treat others.
4. Build them a fortress
or a palace:
Make them to
be happy at all times to come home. Truly, the world can at times be unpredictable; but make your home a
place of certainty and security for your children, a place where they are free
to be themselves, be heard, and respected. Maintain daily routines that your kids
can count on such as a morning devotional time followed by prayer, dinner together,
and reading before bed.
By laying good foundation for your children today will help them make wise choices in the future. It
will make them understood their worth and value, values which they see in you,
and values embedded in the fear of God.
