Creating a Stronger Parent-Child Bond - Word Document [Download]

Why is a strong parent-child bond important to passing on our faith to our children?

Overview


Parents need to be intentional about creating a stronger parent-child bond, writes Kathi Hunter in her article for CHRISTIAN PARENTING TODAY. In a culture filled with hectic schedules, overbooked kids, and worn-out parents, often there is little time left for depth of relationship with our children. Hunter says carving out time to spend with our children is a must for shaping our children s character.


How can we use teachable moments in our daily activities to form our children s character and teach them about God? Why is spending quality and quantity time essential to passing on our faith to our children? Why is mutual respect and devotion critical to a healthy parent-child relationship? How can we use words to edify our children?

Table of Contents


SCRIPTURE: Deuteronomy 6:4 9; Esther 2:5 11; 4:1 17; John 13:1 17; Ephesians 4:29; 2 Timothy 1:1 4


LEADER'S GUIDE


    Identify the Current Issue


    Discover the Eternal Principles

--Teaching point one: Spending time with our children is essential to bonding and forming godly character.

--Teaching point two: Mutual respect and devotion are foundational to a healthy parent-child relationship.

--Teaching point three: When communicating with our children, our speech should be full of grace.

--Teaching point four: Serving one another strengthens our relationship with each other and God.

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