The 4 Stages Of Parenting | Parenting In The 21st Century Part 2

Liquid Church

Did you know there are 4 stages of parenting? These are based on the ages and needs of your children, and should shape HOW you’re parenting your kids. Ultimately, we want to win the HEARTS of our kids! Parenting isn’t about power and winning arguments - we’re shaping people, hopefully into kind, compassionate human beings who love Jesus. So, here are the 4 stages of parenting, where are you right now?

• Discipline years (ages 1-5) The days are long and hard! This stage is mainly about keeping the child alive and laying down the limits. For the first 5 years, you strengthen your child’s obedience muscles with consequences.

• Training years (ages 5-12) This is when you start explaining the WHY behind the rules of life. You train while you explain and help them practice good choices and turn them into habits.

• Coaching years (ages 12-18) This is when you coach more than correct, because your kids are gaining independence. And this is a time when you really want to focus on winning hearts and not arguments.

• Friendship years (18+) Because ultimately you want to become friends with your children when they become adults. If you do the early years right, you get the rest of your lives to be friends!

Watch this message from Pastor Tim and learn how to parent your child well through each stage of life with loving discipline.

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