The importance of the home cannot be overemphasized. The home is regarded by many as the bedrock of the society. The home is one of the institutions that attention must be given to. This is to be considered because when the home fails so fail the society, the church and the government.
We decry of bad governance almost every time and moral degradement often times in the society. This may be caused most probably by the failure of the home. Hence, the call for wisdom for parenting is timely for all parents out there. The following hints may help most likely for parenting in the home.
They will grow up thinking that getting money is easy and will not hesitate to steal for it.
They will grow up thinking that there are no rules in society.
They will grow up thinking that disrespect is entertainment.
They will grow up thinking that there is no difference between being a child and being an adult.
They will grow up thinking that everything they do are right, it is the others who are wrong and they can always get away with everything.
Otherwise, they will grow up thinking that God does not exist.
They will grow up believing that others must take responsibility for their mess.
If we want the society to be a better place, there is need to get rid of negativity and stay positive on parenting. Technology has advanced over the years. children should be cross-checked on the cyber space as well. Gone are the days, keeping children in the room means absolute restriction.
But today, a child kept in a room can relate abroad with a mobile phone in his or her hands. Let us strive to work on the home to better the church, the society and the government affairs. May our labour over our children not be in vain!