GROWING CHILDREN TODAY, THE ROLE OF PARENTS

Providing for children especially in today's world, is one of the most daunting task for parents. Just like my pastor will say, your children didn't chose their parents, they didn't chose the family to be born into. You gave birth to them, therefore by default, you should be up to it in providing for them. It doesn't matter whether you are poor or rich. Children don't want to know whether their mum or dad are working class or not, all they want is for you to provide whatever they need. As a matter of fact, children believe their parents can provide anything they need. That's why you hear children say 'daddy buy me a car, mummy buy me a caterpillar. So if you are having six to seven children, just know that everyone of them has the same right to have what they need from you as a parent. More interesting is the fact that we have gone past the days of just providing any form of shelter, food, clothing for children. If your child's life is not an improve...

The joy of a father and mother, in other words a couple, is to have children. This is indeed the fruit of their union. But this comes with a lot of responsibilities. It is not just about bearing children, it's about raising children. What would you want your children to be like?  This is a question every parent must have in mind. Parenting in this context has to do with playing the role of a father or mother in raising up children. - Simply put, parenting is the act of raising up children, training them morally, educationally, emotionally, and guiding them through life for a better future. In this regard, parents play a part; the greater part, while third parties like teachers, pastors, neighbours nannies etc, also play important roles. But it's up to parents to determine how their offsprings will be raised. We are living in a generation where so many things are competing with parents properly raising their children, and we are facing the consequences dearly. Accor...