You Know You Want To...

They've frustrated you time and time again...so how about a little payback.

In this article, the author lays out 10 ways that you can frustrate your kids.


1.Don’t bond with your young child by giving him physical affection, time and attention.

2.Believe that professional child-care providers are adequate substitutes for your nurture and connection with your child.

3.Don’t cuddle, read, talk with or play with your young child.

4.Ignore all the fuss and hassle about rules, routines and discipline. Focus on letting them express themselves.

5.Don’t impose your moral and spiritual values on your child. Let her discover her own when she is ready.

6.Don’t let him feel a sense of ownership and responsibility for his choices.

7.Live your life through your child. His success is yours. His failure is yours. His achievement should help you feel better.

8.Never allow your child to be held accountable by having to experience consequences for her behavior.

9.Expect the best, even in areas where she isn’t gifted. Frequently remind her of her potential.

10.Don’t waste your time talking and dealing with issues of importance.



There are some pretty good thoughts in that list. Ephesians 6:4 talks about not "exasperating" your children (especially fathers). Are you doing some of these things...you may just be exasperating/frustrating your kids.

And even though they probably deserve a little frustration for how they've frustrated you in the past, it's good to remember that our Heavenly Father doesn't treat us in ways we "deserve."