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You must then post a replyof at least 250 words to each thread For each reply, students must supporttheir assertions with at least 2 scholarly citations in current APA format. Anysources cited other than the required tyextbook reference must have been published within the last fiveyears unless cited as an additional source.
Acceptable sources mustinclude the textbook authors in this class, the Bible, and then additionalrecognized experts in the literature.
Required textbook readingfor references
[TW1] : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. ISBN: 9780842352673.
Dobson, J. (2014). Your legacy: The greatest gift. NewYork: FaithWords. ISBN: 9781455573417.
Kostenberger, A. J., & Jones, D. W. (2010). God, marriage, and family:Rebuilding the biblical foundation (2nd ed.). Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books.ISBN: 9781433503641.
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BuildingConfidence in your Kids
As a parent, building self-confidence in the 21stcentury can be a difficult and complex task. Adolescence is full of changes andnew challenges which can complicate the parent/child relationship. Constructslike confidence, individuality, and sexual identity are sensitive and must behandled with responsibility. Often, parents unintentionally do more harm thangood by using tactics like control, being over-involved, expecting perfection,and trying to protect their children from painful or challenging experiences.These are some of the most counterproductive and unfair tactics in raising andbuilding self-confidence in children. Although society and social mediathreaten the biblical and moral foundation laid within the constructs of abiblical worldview, tactics like the ones mentioned above widen the dividebetween parents and children.
One of the most practical pieces of advice I can give isto be intentional with your commentary. Parents must be very careful of what[they] say and do in [their] presence in particular where it pertains tomatters of psychical attractiveness and intelligence [as these] are primarysoft spots where boys and girls are most vulnerable (Dobson, 2000, p. 292). Ilive by the adage, its not what you say but how you say it. Children areimpacted more by the tone and tenor of how their parents speak as opposed towhat they are saying. Use your words wisely to build your children and notbreak them.
Brummelman and Sedikides says, self-esteem withoutnarcissism is cultivated through realistic feedback, a focus on growth, andunconditional regard (Brummelman & Sedikides, 2020). These are practicaland powerful ways to build self-confidence and self-esteem in children.Adolescence is already complex, being a consistently authentic voice ismonumental. I have a 12-year-old daughter, she has experienced several healthchallenges in her life and I found myself overcompensating in compliments tomake her feel accepted, loved, and confident. One day I asked her, what do youneed from mommy to help you be the best young lady you can be, her response wasparamount. She said mom, can you promise me to let me find my way and just bea safe place for me to land if I fall? In that moment I realized that shedidnt need me to save her from everything or build her up, she needed me to lether build and just support, accept, and comfort her in the process. Thesimplest and most practical method to building self confidence in children isto be a safe place for them to land.
BiblicalPerspective
The Bible says in 1 Timothy 1:7-8a, NIV, For the SpiritGod gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love andself-discipline. So do not be ashamed. This scripture reminds me of myfavorite quote by Nelson Mandela that says our deepest fear is not that we areinadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. Findingself-confidence is shroud in our understanding of who we are in Christ andrecognizing the access we possess in Christ. He has created us uniquely andwonderfully in His image and caused us to impact the world through the purposeHe has assigned to our life. When we stand in the individuality, He has giveneach of us then we can be empowered by every aspect of ourselves, certain thatHe makes no mistakes. Adolescence, parenting, and learning self-confidence canbe complex and intimidating constructs, but when we view them with the lens ofChrist, He empowers us to challenge the status quo and change the norm- wedont fit in, we stand out. Self-confidence because of Christ is the vehicle Heuses to allow us to confidently deliver His message to the world.
References
Brummelman, E. &Sedikides, C. (2020). Raising Children with High Self-Esteem (But Not
Narcissism).Child Development Perspectives, 14(2), 83-89. Retrieved from https://srcd-onlinelibrary-wiley-com.ezproxy.liberty.edu/doi/epdf/10.1111/cdep.12362.
Dobson, J. (2000).Complete marriage and family home reference guide. Carol Stream, IL:
TyndaleHouse Publishers, Inc.
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Most Significant Lesson Learned
Building a childs sense of worth,as a parent today, many decide that their child learns good conduct andbehavior through group sports, packed schedules, and sticking to commitments.Unfortunately, physical prowess is often honored over mental and spiritualhealth as seen in the exhausted mental breakdown and withdrawal from the 2021 Olympicsby Simone Biles. Self-worth should not be found strictly in performance-basedactivity to get a parents undivided attention. In a society driven byperformance, Simone made a heartbreaking decision to put her health first,leaving a powerful mark for the next generation. Dr. Dobson address this whenhe speaks about the spoken word, which can build-up or break-down arelationship. He mentions that the remarks a parent makes, thoughtlessly orcarelessly spoken, can be remembered throughout their lifetime. We have all hadthis situation play out in our own lives. Almost all of us, including you andme, have lived through moments when a parent, a teacher, a friend, a colleague,a husband, or a wife said something that cut to the quick. That hurt is nowsealed forever in the memory bank. That is an amazing property of the spokenword (Dobson, 2014, p. 123). When Simone Biles made her decision to boldlyprofess her issue, our world had many responses but the truth is that herdecision was to protect herself, to get the help she needed, and to realizethat even a person with extraordinary physical prowess can become weak underpressure of this world. What should be our response in this matter? Mypractical advice to parents in this matter would be just as the good doctorprescribes, to start off parenting with as much love and care as possible. Hereminds us that we need to be different and set apart from society of performance-basedhonor, and thank God for the grace that Jesus promises and reminded to drawon the foundation of love and caring that you have built (Dobson, 2014, p.126).
Next Most Significant LessonLearned
In working with 10thgrade girls in student ministry, the one thing that Ive learned is that theywant their parent to listen to them. The close-knit family is so difficult toachieve, but it is the most valued by the next generation. When students havebeen raised in a home life surrounded by love and caring, it doesnt matterwhat the world is telling them, they will always place their parents voice overtheir peers. And the goal is that their faith in Jesus brings them to questionthe status-quo and societal norm. In this day, you dare not become disconnectedduring the time when everything is on the line. If you do the job effectively,it will be easier to introduce your children to Jesus Christ (Dobson, 2014, p.126). It is unfair to believe that the church or the small group leader is theone that teaches a student about Jesus, about faith, about reading their Bible,and about trust God, because making faith-talk a normal part of daily life issuch a blessing to the child and family. While many students have learned aboutfaith at a church and even lead their own parents to Christ; faith, fun, andfamily remain a weapon to thwart the Devils plans of destroying familyrelationship.
Biblical Perspective
Many biblical perspective onbuilding confidence in teens is personal and something I am deeply passionateabout. When I imagine the terrible abuses, dysfunctions, and unbelievablestress that the enemy tries to throw at them, I realize that emotional andspiritual health is his main target. The thief comes only to steal kill anddestroy, I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full (John10:10, New International Version). And then I can tell them that the enemycannot win because Jesus already has the victory! For God hath not given usthe spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind (2 Timothy1:7, King James Version). Students need to know that Holy Spirit power is inthem as God protects their body, soul, and mind. You, dear children, are fromGod and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than theone that is in the world (1 John 4:4, New International Version). And thateverything else can wait; What is more, I consider everything a loss becauseof the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I havelost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ and be foundin him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but thatwhich through faith in Christ the righteousness that comes from God on thebasis of faith (Philippians 3:8-9, New International Version). Because ofstudents knowing that their hope is found in nothing less than Jesus sacrificefor them, they can understand that no societal measure or pressure can bringthem wholeness aside from the peace, grace, and love of God.
References
Dobson,J. (2014). Your Legacy. The greatest gift. Faith Words.
HolyBible. New International Version. [NIV]. (1978/1983).
HolyBible. King James Version. [KJV]. (1769/2017).
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