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Wednesday, June 1, 2011

10 Purposes of Parenting

I came across this list while scanning through a book that has been on my book shelf for a few years.  I wanted to share it, as it is a quick reminder of a few reasons children need their parents to be just that....PARENTS.

 10 Purposes of Parenting

  1. To model Jesus.
  2. To pray for our children daily.
  3. To demonstrate a life of integrity.
  4. To set safe and appropriate boundaries.
  5. To be a student of our children's world.
  6. To promote our children's unique interests.
  7. To encourage a passionate desire for truth.
  8. To respect their abilities and self-determination.
  9. To influence their beliefs, rather than CONTROL their behavior.
  10. To shape their environment, because it will influence their hearts.
**This was taken from the book Lists to Live By, but is originally from Parenting Without Perfection, by David Seel Jr. (which I have not read)

*Linking Up with Black and White Wednesday

11 comments:

  1. TeamarciaJune 1, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    Those are all great reminders. Beautiful pics!

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  2. MindyJune 1, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    Great list and GREAT photos!

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  3. Ashley SiskJune 1, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    Amen - love these shots as well.

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  4. Casey MartinezJune 1, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    oooooo these pictures are beyond beautiful and I love seeing them in black and white! I love your list of parenting reasons. Could not agree more!

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  5. Courtney K.June 1, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    GREAT reminders! I think I might print these and put them on my desk. Beautiful photos!

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  6. Heidi June 1, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    love this, amber - i'll be linking to you soon on a post i've got brewing regarding being a student of your child's world....makes such a difference. :)

    -h

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  7. EMilyJune 1, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    what beautiful photos!

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  8. UnknownJune 2, 2011 at 3:29 AM

    What a great reminder!! So very true. Our children will have lots of friends throughout their lives but only two parents....such an important but priviledged role!!

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  9. faith ann raiderJune 2, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    what BEAUTIFUL beach pics!!

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  10. ShannonJune 2, 2011 at 11:52 PM

    This is great thanks for sharing!

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  11. SandyJune 5, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    THAT is a great, great list. I'm gonna have to copy and post it so it stays before my eyes, as it matches so well how I want to live my life and influence others, and what I view as really important, looking back on our own child rearing years and ahead on our still unfolding grandparenting years.

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