This
month we are talking about how to RESPOND to your teenager instead of REACTING
to your teenager.
Did
you do your homework from last week? Have you looked up Proverbs 15:1?
This
great truth is the first thought that you can bring to your minds and hearts
when your teenager opens the door of frustration in your relationship.
But
for this lesson I am going to suggest to you three quick thoughts that you can
go through like a checklist in your head to keep you from losing your temper:
1)
Pray this short prayer first: “God give me grace in the moment”. It
is impossible to maintain control of your emotion apart from the grace of God,
so be willing to ask for it.
2)
Ask yourself, “What can I teach them right now?” This
thought will keep you focused on the greater parenting task which is teaching
them the beliefs and life skills they need to become an adult.
3)
Consider the context. What physical changes could be
causing this behavior? What relational pressures or circumstances might be fueling
your teenager’s emotional response?
Here
is a 6 minute and 29 second video from
a recent Parent Seminar that talks more about understanding the Physical
Changes that are going on inside of your teenager. Understanding these changes
can give you the context you need to RESPOND instead of REACT to their wild
mood swings. Follow this link to watch the video: http://vimeo.com/parentministry/review/48888063/ff98940e88
Thanks
again for being a part of this online parenting class.
My
goal is to encourage you, and open the lines of communication between our
church and your home. With that in mind, feel free to email me any questions or
prayer requests you may have.
Your Parenting
Partner,Danny
