The Parent Link
Folder: 2010
2010 Newsletters for parents.
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Emphasize the value of strong friendships
A teenager’s world often seems to revolve around his or her friends. For young people learning to be independent, peers become more important than parents. In our digital age, some kids claim hundreds of “friends.” But in the area of friendships, quality is more important than quantity.
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Help Kids Grow Their Friendships
Friends are vital to children’s emotional and social development. Through friendships, kids learn to share, set boundaries, make decisions, and respect others. Having friends also makes children feel supported, which boosts their self-esteem.
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Encourage Kids to Lovingly Obey
February brings lots of talk about love, but love is more evident through our actions than through our words. Children show love and respect by obeying parents, and Christians show love and respect by obeying God’s commands. God gave us his laws because he loves us, and following them helps mold us into his faithful followers.
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How to Handle Doubt & Questions
“Doubts are the ants in the pants of faith,” wrote Frederick Buechner. “They keep it awake and moving.” This runs contrary to most people’s assumptions about doubt—that questioning your faith proves you’re a weak Christian. But when we have doubts about something, we’re forced to examine its truthfulness and consider how much of ourselves we wish to invest in it. If we (and our children) are going to truly own our beliefs, we must critically evaluate them first.
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