Note from Josh: Parent Power

Guess what I’ve realized to be true — regardless of the country or culture — that I’ve had the opportunity to minister in?

It’s that in every corner of the globe, moms and dads play a critical role in whether their kids develop physical, mental, and emotional healthiness, able to leave home to thrive in our hectic world.Research confirms that:Children who spend time in positive activities with their fathers have much better academic performance.Good academic performance often dictates the opportunities they’ll receive in life.
Adolescents with involved parents tend to display fewer behavioral problems. Kids with healthy self-esteem and self-control enjoy happier lives.
Youth with open lines of communication with their parents are less likely to engage in violent behavior. Kids often act out when they’re not given the opportunity to express what they’re thinking, feeling, and experiencing in life.
Teens who frequently sit down to dinner with their families are at a lower risk for substance abuse. Loneliness is one of society’s biggest contributors to addiction.Our kids desperately need our hearts, our minds, our ears, and our time. They’re the best investment we’ll ever make. Let’s parent well!

Until the whole world hears about Jesus,

Josh D. McDowell

 

P.S. This 2-page  by FamilyFacts.org contains other parenting tips that will be valuable and helpful to families. Click the link to download it to your computer.

(A Wise Investment: Benefits from Families Spending Time Together”, Family Facts.org, Accessed 6.22.2020, )

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