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differently, but equally and fairly. Focus on teaching your children to have good character. Model that
yourself and communicate the value of having good character.

Motivate your children to do their very best without making your love and acceptance conditioned upon
their performance. Reward them for their accomplishments. Be proud of them. Express your appreciation
and bless them. Teach them to work hard at what they do. Teach them to be teachable by modeling it, being
teachable yourself. Demonstate to them an excitement for continuous learning. Prepare them to be a
successful adult. Most importantly, teach them to be a man or woman after God’s own heart.

How can I discipline my child without breaking their spirit?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCQ-voCLaYU

17.4 Let’s Practice...

1-3. What are the three roles of a parent and explain each.

4-6. Explain the three avenues of influence parents have with their children.

7. How important is it for a child to internalize the teachings of his parents?

8. Why is it so important that a parent disciplines his children?

9. How can parents provoke their children?

10. Why is it important that your children become independent of you?

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