Summer is upon us and many parents are wondering how and what they are going to be doing with their kids through the Summer days.  Something to consider is the mindset that you allow your kids to be in.  Are they in the mindset of producing something that serves themselves as well as others? Or, are they in the mindset of "it's my break so everyone should serve me?"  

We understand that not many parents are going to cater to their child's every little want, but you may be surprised how much we allow our kids to feel like others have to serve them. How about giving them a gift that will serve them well for the rest of their lives, how about teaching them to produce and serve others.  As opposed to consume and serve self.   

Learning to be a producers over a consumer is important to truly being empowered to direct your life.  Consumes can only react to what is available to them. They wait to see what fits their desires.  Producers make things happen.  They also learn to realize that production is what empowers our kids to get things done.  

Beyond production it's also about teaching our kids how to produce for the good of others.  What are they doing that will benefit or serve others?  Are they learning to cut the neighbors grass or do random jobs for others?  Are they learning that the only way to survive in this world is to contribute to others?   Waiting for the world to contribute to your desires can be a long and frustrating journey.  

All of this discussion is predicated on the words of Christ. Matthew 20:28 - just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."

Do yourself and your child a favor, teach them to produce more than they consume. It will serve them well. 

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