Proverbs 22:6 says, “Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old, he will not turn from it.”

Hi, I’m Mark Gregston … with Parenting Today’s Teens.

That’s a comforting promise for parents.  But I know some moms and dads who want the “he will not turn from it” part to happen immediately.  My response is this:  now’s a really good time to work on your patience!

When your child walks away from the values and beliefs you’ve instilled… it’s painful.  I know.  But take courage.  Journeys don’t happen overnight, and God’s leading your child on a path that may take the long way around.

I hope you’ll continue to hold on to that promise… even when times are tough.  “Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old, he will not turn from it.”

 

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