I Need to Step Up as a Parent

Why I Need To Step Up (Proverbs 22:6)

  1. Because I love my Child (Proverbs 13:24)

  2. Because I love my Neighbor (Proverbs 17:12)

  3. Because I love my Home (Proverbs 29:17)

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Small Group Questions ­(Whole Group):
Review Proverbs 22:6

  1. Parents: How has actually having kids changed your previously held ideas about parenting and discipline? How has the Bible changed your ideas about parenting / discipline?
     
  2. What have you learned about parenting from your parents (positive OR negative lessons)? How do you see these ideas in light of God’s Word?
     
  3. How do you and your spouse share the responsibilities for discipline? If you disagree in any particular belief(s) of discipline, how do you resolve it?

Breakout Questions:

  1. What is the greatest struggle you face as a parent? What does the Bible say on that subject? (Be open for advice / encouragement.)
     
  2. Pray for one another.