Discipline

12/03/21 • 28 min

Fatherhood: Perspectives on Righteous Intentional Parenting

Joseph and Taylor discuss a subject that is a little frightening to some of us. Disciplining our kids. They share examples and experiences of how vital disciplining children is to their happiness. How holding back discipline and correction prevents kids from understanding that they are responsible for their choices and actions.

This episode dovetails well with the previous episode on setting boundaries.

This episode dovetails well with the previous episode on setting boundaries.

Previous Episode

Boundaries

A vital aspect of a peaceful home, and (believe it or not) happy children is boundaries. We’re not talking a fence around the yard – we’re talking setting limits on behavior and activities that will help keep kids safe in the long run.

Joseph and Taylor discuss the seeming dichotomy between giving children everything they want to keep them happy and set limits and boundaries that they may fight against – but in the long run that help them stay happy and grow into well-adjusted adults.

They also talk about the need to set appropriate boundaries that work for your family. Choosing limits that you are willing to stick to. Because – giving in means teaching kids that all they have to do to get what they want is keep fighting ‘cause mom and/or dad will give in.

Next Episode

Meet Them Where They Are

A powerful episode focusing on the importance of a father to his daughter. In an interview with Samira, Taylor’s wife, we learn about a single father raising teenage daughters on his own. Samira talks about how her father was a man who had a gift for relating to all kinds of people. And, how that gift benefited her, and her sisters who are not at all the same.

She speaks of seeing the sacrifice he made for his family, the things he gave up. His love for people and his Christ-like way of living. Beyond things like money, power, and positions, her father should his girls what really matters in life.