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More Parents Should Criticize Their Kids

April 2, 2012 in character,Communication,Heart,HOME,honesty,Irrational Parenting,parenting tips with 0 Comments

Yeah, yeah, yeah…

If the title offended you, keep reading! (more…)

Should Parents Lie To Their Kids?

November 29, 2011 in Heart,HOME,honesty with 5 Comments

Do you lie to your kids?  Do you love your kids so much that you want to protect them from the truth?  Do you tell them half truth’s because their heart is not yet ready to process the full truth of a situation?  Are you honest with them regarding the real reason their mom and dad left?  Have you told them the truth about the fish they flushed down the toilet?  Have you told them there is not really a “fish heaven” but their adorable fish is simply dead? (more…)

Teach Your Kids To Share The Final 10%

October 11, 2011 in accountability,character,honesty with 5 Comments

I am a firm believer in having accountability relationships. These are relationships where you share the good, bad, and ugly of your thought life, time with God, family time, and other issues that may surface in your life.

I have had several of these over the years and I have found that in accountability relationships, most people invoke the 90/10 clause.

The 90/10 clause is where we share 90% of our lives, but we hold onto the final 10%. We conceal the final 10% because this can be shameful, embarrassing, and it’s really hard to be this vulnerable with anyone. (more…)