WORDS OF AFFIRMATION

Talking In Their Hearing
Speaking about our children in front of them will affect how they think about themselves.

We have all heard parents talking disparagingly in their children’s hearing. They forget that their children are absorbing every word. A child may not react outwardly, especially when they are young, but will take on board all that is said. Conversely, when a parent tells a grandparent in the child’s hearing a story about their child’s kindness or thoughtfulness, it makes them feel valued.

We may hold back from praising our children for fear of spoiling them. But children are not spoilt through praise, but through a lack of discipline and through being allowed to do whatever they like.

Q. Are we talking disparagingly or positively about our children in their hearing, to others? Are we their critiques or their encouragers? Are you aware of any pattern of critical words you want to change?

Let us honestly introspect. Because God has trusted us with raising responsible adults. So, our speech goes a long way in doing this.

PRAYER: Lord, help us to use the Love Language Words of Affirmation and Encouragement lavishly in raising our children. In Jesus’ name Amen.