Episode Notes: 

~The overall goal of parenting is to bring up a biblically and morally responsible child.~ 

Instilling in your child integrity, honor and respect in your child is the key to bringing up a biblical and morally responsible child. 

Kids won’t respect authority, laws, or people if you don’t. Lead by example in every area of life. 

“Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God.” Romans 13:1 

Teaching kids respect (training phase): 

• Starts with respecting you- what they call you, tone and language toward you

 -first-time obedience 

-teach them to respect your conversations (interrupt rule) 

•Sibling respect – instill respect by helping your child be others-centered with their siblings

 -peer pressure is only as strong as family identity is weak 

-create a sense of family identity through respect among siblings 

-be aware of allowing your children to isolate too much 

•Others – give respect to adults and others older than you 

Discussion Questions: 

1. What kind of modeling do you do when it comes to respecting laws, authorities and people? 

2. What changes might you need to make in order to be more respectful yourself, and to teach your kids respect? 

3. In what ways have you taught your kids to respect you? How have you allowed them to disrespect you? 

4. Discuss each of the areas of respect discussed and how you might be intentional about establishing respect in each of these areas.