8 Ways we provoke our children

John MacArthur has posted a nice article on Pulpit Magazine about the following scripture, discussing how we should NOT provoke our children to anger.  I've created a shortened list (HT: Challies)

Ephesians 6:4
Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.

1. Over-protection
2. Favoritism
3. Pushing for unreasonable achievement
4. Discouragement / lack of encouragement
5. Failing to sacrifice for children, making them feel unwanted or in the way
6. Expecting maturity beyond their age
7. Using love as a tool of reward and/or punishment
8. Physical and verbal abuse

Comments

[Lawanda]

Parenting is tough.