An article appeared on the web today from MSN entitled, 10 Big Mistakes Parents Make. It is interesting to note that all 10 of these somehow related to boundaries, discipline, time and commitment to parenting, and the big favorite word around here at the LOGOS Ministry, RELATIONSHIPS. There is not much here that is earth shattering. However, parenting experts, children’s ministries like LOGOS, schools, and mental health professionals are saying the same thing, which really boils down to this list. Yet they don’t seem to be able do it. I just had a conversation with a pastor who indicated one of the biggest challenges he faces is parents who don’t set guidelines and expectations for church participation and behavior.
The reality to this is that parents are busy, taxed, and overwhelmed by the rate of change in today’s world. They just don’t know how to put it all together. That is why this list is so helpful because it boils it down into a succinct message. The only thing I would add and actually make number one on the list is:
1. Not being the spiritual guide for their children.
You can read the whole list here, 10 Big Mistakes, and then tell us what you think?
