Follow me on Twitter Teaching character is positive training.
When a child is young, a parent tells the child what not to do. “No, don’t touch, it’s hot.” “Stop screaming!” “Don’t throw things on the floor.” Telling a child no is important for them to learn self-control. Teaching character goes beyond self-control to making the best choices. Teaching character tells a child why we make good choices.
A person’s integrity or character is going to get them farther in life than specifically what they do as a vocation.
When a person gets a job they need the personal integrity to keep that job. They need to arrive on time, follow orders, respect others, be responsible, etc.
Good character motivates the heart to make good choices for the right reason.
When your child is out of your site you can’t correct their behavior. What you have taught them already will guide them.
You are always teaching your child something. Children look to their parents as a role model. They will pick up on your priorites whether you speak them or not. Young children can be more non-verbal than adults. Children learn to communticate before they talk. Your children notice the tone of your voice and your facial expressions.
Teaching character is the biblical model of training.
2Ti 3:15And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
