As parents, it’s easy to lower expectations to avoid conflict, but God calls us to set a higher standard—one rooted in His Word. Proverbs 22:6 reminds us that godly training leaves a lasting impact. Setting clear expectations for faith, integrity, hard work, and love shapes children into adults who reflect Christ.But setting expectations isn’t just about children—it’s about us, too. God calls us as parents to walk in faith, patience, and wisdom (James 1:5). We can’t expect our children to pray, be honest, or pursue God if we are not modelling it ourselves (Deuteronomy 6:6-7).