Fwd: Day 274 of your Bible Plan, Parenting by Design Daily Devotional

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Date: January 8, 2014 at 7:43:00 AM GMT+5:30
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Subject: Day 274 of your Bible Plan, Parenting by Design Daily Devotional
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Parenting by Design Daily Devotional Day 274 of 280 BOUNDARY TESTING Many parents assume poor parenting results in kids who test the boundaries. When seen in this light, each challenge of authority seemingly confirms what the parent fears mostÑ"I'm not a good parent!" But testing boundaries is part of the individuation process that starts very early in life. We all went through it. It helps to remember that, like us, our kids need to learn to think for themselves in order to "leave and cleave" later in life. Developing this skill takes time and in the process, they are bound to make mistakes. When they test your boundaries, don't panic! Instead, embrace these times as opportunities to communicate your value system and impart a sense of security by responding with calm but firm consequences. When you are prepared for your kids to test the boundaries, you are better able to respond in love rather than anger. Romans 7:15 Romans 7:15 NKJV 15 For what I am doing, I do not understand. For what I will to do, that I do not practice; but what I hate, that I do. Mark this reading as completed on YouVersion This plan was provided by... We would like to thank Parenting by Design for providing their daily devotional. For more information about Parenting by Design, please visit: www.parentingbydesign.com View publisher website About this Bible Version New King James Version (NKJV) 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission. Email Subscription Settings