When we are raising our kids, it is very important that we guide them with love and discipline. The Bible says that discipline is a part of raising godly children. We should provide our kids with this guidance consistently and with love.
We should not be afraid to correct our kids. Instead, we should do it with patience and a genuine desire to see them become people. When we discipline our kids, we help them develop character and teach them important values. We are supposed to show God’s love through our actions as we direct our kids towards doing what is right.
Teaching Our Kids Important Values
Raising Godly Children Through Example
Teaching our kids values is one of the important things we can do as parents. This means sharinGod’sds Word with them and showing them our faith. Our goal is to help our kids love God’s commandments and the wisdom of Jesus Christ. We can do this by reading the Bible, le singing worship songs, and talking about God’s love every day.
When we make it a priority to teach our kids about God’s character and principles,les we help them build a moral foundation.
Being a Good Example
As we try to raise our childrenwe know that being an example is very important. Our kids watch us all the time. They often copy what we do. By living a life that shows the love, kindness and teachings of Jesus, we give them someone to look up to.
Our behavior whether it is what we say or what we do,,o sends a message about how important faith is. We are supposed to be a guiding light in our home, es helping our kids see Jesus through our love and kindness.
The Story
I closed my office door. Broke down in tears. I could not hold back my emotions after visiting the hostel, which is now too crowded.
Every girl in our care is under 25 years old. Some are as young as 12 years old. What hurts me more is that none of these girwasre rescued from the streets.
Each one was brought in by their parents. When we checked their bags at both the girls’ and boys’ hostels,s we found things that suggest they are struggling with addiction, rebellion and deep emotional pain.
This is not a problem. This is a crisis.
Let us stop pretending that everything is okay. Let us stop ignoring what is happening.
Things are not going well with our people.
Today I read a report about a man who was expelled from Babcock University. He was a teenager who had a soap from a herbalist that cost ₦100,000. He borrowed ₦500,000. Got involved in selling drugs.
He did not come from a background. He was not a street child. He was a mannered boy from a comfortable family. What was he looking for?
What is happening with our people? Why are they in such a hurry to get rich?
What has become of work, integrity and dignity? Last week
Last week,,k we struggled to find a tiler for one of our projects. We had to hire one from Togo. Why?
Because our own young people are not willing to learn any skills.
They are not interested in going to school.
They want to get rich through “hookup”
They want to make money through “yahoo”
They prefer to do nothing but scroll through their phones, deceive people, and party. They want money quickly.
Let us be honest. Engaging in Yahoo or hookups is not possible without drugs or alcohol. They are connected.
My heart feels heavy. Are we just going to sit and watch this generation waste its potential?
Parents, it is time to wake up!
Where are you?
What is the reason for your silence?
What is the reason for your complacency?
Why are some of you financing this lifestyle?
Your child does not need a phone. They need purpose.
They do not need data. They need discipline.
They do not need “freedom”. They need boundaries.
We cannot keep blaming society, friends or influencers. The change must start at home.
Please let us start talking.
Let us check their bags.
Let us explore their hearts.
Let us reflect on ourselves.
To every parent reading this,s please be involved.
Your child does not just need your money; they need your time and voice.
Ask questions. Do not hesitate to dig even if it feels uncomfortable.
Teach values. Wealth is good. Wisdom, character and contentment are far better.
Be their haven. If you do not llisten then the world will. It will feed them lies.
Let us rise and advocate for the souls of our children. We may not be able to save everyone. We must not give up on those we can reach.
They are not the future. They are our present.
Let us not lose them.
When Parents Fail
There was a time when parents raised kids. Nowadays, parents raise kids. Things are different. There was a time when children respected their father’s discipline. Now children insult their fathers on media.
There was a moment when a slap from your mother could change your future. Now mothers watch their children dance for attention.
The world has changed. Not because of evil. Because parents have become weaker. Children now lack boundaries. They have no fear. No respect. No discipline.
What is the outcome? A generation that mocks God idolises vanity. Embraces sin with pride.
Hard Truth
1. Children Without Discipline Become Adults Without Self-Control
A child who never hears “no” at home will eventually hear “no” from life when it is too late. The boy who was never taught to control his desires will grow into a man addicted to sex, gambling and idleness.
The girl who was never taught to value herself will become a woman who shows her body for money and attention. The child who was never corrected for dishonesty will evolve into an adult who deceives, manipulates and steals.
If parents fail to discipline their children societyill impose consequences later.
2. The Decline of Family Values Is The Rise Of Moral Decay
What has become of parenting? Mothers once guided daughters on how to show dignity. Now they urge them to “secure the bag” by any means.
Fathers previously taught sons to be men. Now they are often absent, too weak, too distracted or too fearful to lead.
As a resul childrendren are now learning from the internet and social media more than from their homes. The internet is raising a generation without a fear of God and lacking direction.
3. Parents Who Indulge Their Children Are Causing Their Downfall
Giving your child everything they want is the way to ruin them. A child who has never had to earn anything will mature into an adult.
A child who has never faced discipline will grow up thinking that life has no consequences.
A child who has never been corrected will come to believe they can act without limits and face no consequences.
Consequently, we find ourselves in a world filled with adults who’re unable to cope with rejection, failure or life’s challenges.
4. When Parents Opt For Friendship Over Guidance, Disorder Ensues
Many parents today prefer to be theichild’ssds frirather end than their authority figure.
Instead of saying, “This behaviour is unacceptable!” they say, “They are just expressing themselves.”
Of saying, “You need to earn what you want!” they respond, “Let me buy it for you.”
Of saying, “This is not allowed!” they claim, “I don’t want to hurt their feelings.”
Like that, we have a generation of fragile individuals who cry over minor issues and crumble when faced with adversity.
5. The New Generation Craves Pleasure But Rejects Responsibility
Discipline was once common. Now, ow a child labels it as “abuse” when a parent corrects them.
Currently, educators are unable to discipline students because it is deemed “severe”.
Young individuals now demand freedom while simultaneously shunning accountability. Everyone seeks enjoyment. No one is willing to put in the effort.
This is the reason: the streets are populated with men pursuing wealth, social media is filled with women commodifying their bodies for vvalidation and households are filled with families because no one was raised to be a responsible partner or parent.
6. When Children Lack Discipline, They Sacrifice Their Future
Men today are trapped by masturbation, pornography and fleeting pleasures because no one instilled in them the value of self-control. Many young women today display their bodies for media approval because no one taught them self-respect.
Many young individuals today are impoverished, weak and mentally unstable because no one equipped them with the skills to endure hardship.
The true enemy is not the devil; it is the failure of parents.
7. If We Do Not Address Parenting, The World Will Deteriorate
If we persist in this manner, the upcoming generation will lack morals, lack a work ethic and lack reverence for God.
8. Children Without Discipline Become Adults Without Self-Control
A child who never hears “no” at home will eventually face realities in life when it’s too late. The boy who wasn’t taught to control his desires will grow into a man struggling with addiction to sex, gambling and laziness.
The girl who wasn’t taught to value herself will become a woman seeking attention and money by showing her body. A child who wasn’t corrected for dishonesty will become an adult who lies, cheats and steals.
If parents don’t discipline their kids, ds society will step in. Impose consequences later.
9. The Decline of Family Values Is the Rise of Moral Decay
What’s happening to parenting? Mothers used to guide their daughters on how to show respect. Now they tell them to get money by any means.
Fathers used to teach their sons to be men. Now they’re often absent, weak, distracted or too scared to lead.
As a resultkid s are learning from the internet and social media more than from their homes. The internet is raising a generation that doesn’t fear God and lacks direction.
10. Parents Who Indulge Their Children Are Causing Their Downfall
Giving your kid everything they want is a way to ruin them. A child who never had to work for anything will grow up into an adult who doesn’t know how to handle responsibility.
A child who never faced discipline will think life has no consequences. A child who was never corrected will think they can do whatever they want and face no consequences. That’s why we have adults who can’t handle rejection, failure or life’s challenges.
11. When Parents Opt For Friendship Over Guidance, Disorder Ensues
Many parents today want to be their kids” frienrather d than their authority figure.
Instead of saying, “This behaviour is not okay!” they say, “They’re just being themselves.” of saying, “You need to earn what you want!” they say, “Let me get it for you.” “This is not allowed!” they say, “I don’t want to hurt their feelings.”
That’s how we end up with a generation of people who can’t handle issues and fall apart when faced with adversity.
12. The New Generation Craves Pleasure but Rejects Responsibility
Discipline used to be common. Now, when a parent corrects their child, they call it “abuse”?
Teachers can’t discipline students because it’s considered “harsh”. Young people want freedom. Don’t want to take responsibility. Everyone wants to have fun. No one wants to put in the effort.
That’s why we see men chasing money, women using their bodies for likes on media, and families falling apart because no one was taught to be a responsible partner or parent.
13. When Children Lack Discipline, They Sacrifice Their Future
Men today are trapped by habits because no one taught them self-control. Many young women today use their bodies for attention because no one taught them self-respect. Many young people today are struggling because no one gave them the skills to handle times. The real problem is not something it’s the failure of parents.
14. If We Do Not Address Parenting, The World Will Deteriorate
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