Do you have a God-centered home or a child-centered home? If your home is child-centered, what steps can you take to make your child a valued member of your family rather than the center of it?
Is your child’s behavior accidental or in defiance against your authority? Are there patterns of rebellious behavior?
When you hear your child say things that are against Scripture, do you show him truth from the Bible?
Do you make the rules and consequences clear to the child before rebellious behavior happens?
When your child displays a sinful attitude, do you try to help him identify what is behind that desire? What is he wanting or craving that might be leading to his attitude or frustration? (James 4:1-3)
Is honoring and obeying God a higher priority in your home than temporary happiness? How do you model this?
Have you considered what the consequences would be of letting your child’s behavior go unchecked?
