“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6 (KJV)
One of the most difficult and frustrating issues in puppy training is housebreaking. It takes consistency on the owner’s part, but success will be the eventual reward. Other areas of dog care require the same diligence on the part of the owner. Once behavior is learned, it becomes a normal part of the animal’s life.
The Lord instructs us to follow the same dedication in training our children. We teach them the basics. However, further instruction helps them become the men and women He wants them to be. God entrusts parents to provide spiritual and moral training.
Sadly, one of the marks of our fast-paced society is the lack of respect for other human beings. We have lost sight of the need for ethical training. We are caught up in living our lives and have forgotten the responsibility we owe our young people.
This training begins with parents. However, all adults in a child’s life bear significance. When they touch a young life, they are to set an example - one that promotes and encourages positive behavior. The reward is children who grow in the spiritual and moral way they should go.
Dear Lord,
Thank you for the adults in my life that set the example of Your love. Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to share that example with the young people in my life.
When my children were young most of the adults in the group acted as parents for all the children. If we saw one being disrespectful, we called them on it whether they were our child or not. At the same time, when a child was helpful, we were quick to compliment. Sadly, I think children are missing that community involvement in their lives.
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