First of all, we must start with a high sense of purpose.  Nothing matters if we miss the essential point that children are created in God’s image and are free to become what He created them to become when they have a relationship with Him.  This must be our top priority.  The parents who also have this relationship will nurture children with high values.  We can focus on nurturing fine and noble human beings rather than only on what we want them to do.

Christ was the perfect teacher and role model leader in all circumstances.  What made Him different?  Why did he approach ordinary people?  The common man needed Him, learned from Him, and changed.  Jesus never told people what to do.  He taught in parables (look up definition) and asked questions, allowing people to learn from Him because they saw it was good. 

Next, we all want our children to attain high levels of ability that prepare them for life and careers that may not even exist today. We don’t want them to be limited, jeopardized, or controlled by others. Sadly, passing tests does not assure that students will develop 21st-century skills, but learning the art and craft of solving problems opens the doors of capability and critical thinking. This requires us to lead them to develop the ability to ask questions, solve problems, and reflect so they can approach any challenge as skillfully as possible.  Wise choices come from experience.  Parents and teachers can offer this experience by walking hand in hand with their children with the great expectation of understanding each other’s perspectives and developing true principles for living.

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