4Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger by the way you treat them. Rather, bring them up with the discipline and instruction that comes from the Lord.
Our adopted son was diagnosed with oppositional defiant disorder.
Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is defined by the DSM-5 as "a pattern of angry/irritable mood, argumentative/defiant behavior, or vindictiveness lasting at least six months."
So how did we bring him up with the discipline and instruction that comes from the Lord? Very carefully as he was easily provoked. It took allot of prayer and leaning on The Lord.
What about you, and your children?
None of us are perfect, only Jesus was. We all made or make mistakes in rearing our children but we learn and move on. When in doubt look it up in the Bible because it is the book of life, here on earth and spiritual life thereafter. Seek Gods guidance for raising your children and when you discipline them do it out of love not anger.
Blessings, David
No comments:
Post a Comment