A huge step in being successful in business is to envision. So, why not use this tool in parenting?
When you envision what can and will be, it helps you create an action plan for success. Envision you and your children’s future 25 from now. Start by making a detailed list of questions you can discuss with your child.
Here are some example questions you can use to help build your list: Are they married? Do they have children? What are the roles of other family members in their life? What is your role in their life? How well do they take responsibility for various aspects of their life? Are they engaging in intelligent conversation with others and their children? How do they beneficially contribute to society? How do they carry themselves in the public arena? How do they spend their quiet time? Are they respectful and kind to others? Do they respect you, their spouses, and their children? Are family gatherings for holidays and birthdays a special celebration in a fun and loving atmosphere? Do you see your adult children and grandchildren actively involved in the church? Do they read their Bible? Do they speak about Jesus often to others?
After creating a detailed list of questions, you can start building your plan to envision using these four steps, which Lee Ann elaborates on during this episode:
- Start with what you know. We know that we need to model our faith in action and that children mirror our behaviors.
- Understand your children’s SWOT: strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
- Identify their problems and possible risks.
- Plan to be transformative.
Resources:
- “How Can We Help Our Children to Envision God’s Vision for Them?” Episode 85 by Lee Ann Mancini.
- The Family Table Ministry
- “Heart Parenting: How to Envision a Positive Future for Your Difficult Child,” from Ben and Me.
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