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Survival Guidefor Parents

What every PARENT needs to knowto survive and win

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BOX A: OVERVIEW

If you really want to survive and win as a parent, you’ll need to master the basics. The most fundamental rule for parenting is about the priorities you set for the whole family.

Parenting Principle #1: Put ______________ first. (Deuteronomy 6:1-2)

Parents need to ____________________ a pursuit of God in their own lives. (Deuteronomy 6:5-6)

God should be the top _________________________________ in the home. (Deuteronomy 6:7)

Getting this right will leave a _____________________ for your kids and grandkids. (Deuteronomy 6:18)

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BOX B: DISCUSSION

1. Share a “survival” story - yours or someone else’s.

2. Try to articulate the top two or three “principles” that your parents followed when they raised you.

3. Read Deuteronomy 6:1-7. Why do you think Moses made a point to address the parents of Israel? Do you think parents today are as important to society as they were back then?

4. On a scale of 1-10, rate your own pursuit of God. What can you do to improve?

5. What do you think your kids would say is the top priority in your home?

6. What kind of legacy did your parents leave you? What kind of legacy do you want to leave your kids?

>> Start by watching the lesson video or inviting someone to share the talking points in his or her own words.

>> Then choose from these items to talk about it.

>> Online @ pursueGOD.org/survival-parentsPreview the lesson resources and then meet with your spouse, marriage mentor, or small group to talk about it.

LESSON 1PARENTING PRINCIPLE #1

BOX C: TAKEAWAY

>> Complete this box on your own later in the week.

❏ Write a personal action step based on what you’ve learned today.

❏ Read Deuteronomy 6 and write your questions, comments, or insights.

❏ Preview the links and downloads for the next lesson or topic.

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BOX A: OVERVIEW

The second thing you’ll need to know to survive and win as a parent is about what to do when your kids make bad choices. The Bible gives us clear instructions.

Parenting Principle #2: Discipline is not ___________________________. (Proverbs 13:24)

Parents should _______________________ their children onto the right path. (Proverbs 22:6)

Good discipline turns a child’s __________________________ toward God. (Hebrews 12:11)

The three “C’s” of discipline: __________________, _______________________, and _________________________.

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BOX B: DISCUSSION

1. On a scale of 1-10, how “perfect” of a kid were you? How would your parents rate you? Your siblings?

2. How did your parents discipline you when you were young? How did it change as you grew older? What would you do differently?

3. Read Proverbs 22:6. Do you agree that parents should direct their children onto the right path? Why do you think society disagrees with this verse?

4. Make two lists to describe (1) a stony heart and (2) a tender, responsive heart. What kinds of things can parents do to encourage a tender heart?

5. Which of the three “C’s” of discipline is hardest for you to carry out? Why? Which is hardest for your spouse?

>> Online @ pursueGOD.org/survival-parentsPreview the lesson resources and then meet with your spouse, marriage mentor, or small group to talk about it.

LESSON 2PARENTING PRINCIPLE #2

>> Start by watching the lesson video or inviting someone to share the talking points in his or her own words.

>> Then choose from these items to talk about it.

BOX C: TAKEAWAY

>> Complete this box on your own later in the week.

❏ Write a personal action step based on what you’ve learned today.

❏ Read Hebrews 12:1-13 and write your questions, comments, or insights.

❏ Preview the links and downloads for the next lesson or topic.

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BOX A: OVERVIEW

The third thing you’ll need to know to survive and win as a parent has to do with communicating value and worth to your kids. If you don’t do it, no one will.

Parenting Principle #3: Every kid needs ____________________________.

God himself ________________________ this. (Matthew 3:16-17)

Praise needs to be __________________________ and _____________________________.

The three “T’s” of praise: ___________________, ________________________, and ___________________________.

Learn the 3 basic truths of the Christian faith @ pursueGOD.org/foundations.

>> Online @ pursueGOD.org/survival-parents

BOX B: DISCUSSION

1. What’s the most encouraging thing someone ever said to you? What’s a mean thing someone said? How did you respond to these words?

2. On a scale of 1-10, how important is parenting to kid’s self-worth? Why?

3. Read Matthew 3:16-17. Why do you think God the Father spoke these words to his Son? Why was it important that he do it publicly? How can you apply that to your parenting?

4. What came more naturally to your parents: to praise or criticize? Why do you think that was?

5. Answer question #4 for yourself.6. Which of the three “T’s” of praise is

hardest for you to carry out? Why? Which is hardest for your spouse?

Preview the lesson resources and then meet with your spouse, marriage mentor, or small group to talk about it.

BOX C: TAKEAWAY

❏ Write a personal action step based on what you’ve learned today.

❏ Read Matthew 3:16-17 and write your questions, comments, or insights.

❏ Preview the links and downloads for the next lesson or topic.

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LESSON 3PARENTING PRINCIPLE #3

>> Start by watching the lesson video or inviting someone to share the talking points in his or her own words.

>> Then choose from these items to talk about it. >> Complete this box on your own later in the week.