I need advice on character issues with son

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  • May 30, 2011 at 4:40 am
    Polly
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    My son is a new 10 year old.  My husband is not a Christian any more and the last 4 years have been quite challenging.  My son just seems to be getting meaner and meaner as he ages.  His words are negative.  He is very mean in his words.  He doesn’t hit or get violent but his mouth is derating.  My husband is similar.  How can I help my son?  How can I teach him what nice is and how to control his mouth?  I know there is a deeper heart issue but I am just at a loss as to how to help him.  Help!?

    May 30, 2011 at 3:42 pm
    Treasure House
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    Yesterday, I just began reading the 5th book in Charlotte’s homeschooling series – Formation of Character.  It might help.  Also, I picked up a book from the library – Good and Angry, Exchanging Frustration for Character in You and Your Kids by Scott Turansky and Joanne Miller.  I haven’t started it yet, but I saw it on Ann Voscamp’s blog as a recommended book. 

    Only God can reach our son’s hearts.  This battle can only be won on our knees.  A great new e-book, Warrior Prayers, Praying the Word for Boys in the Areas They Need it Most, should be very helpful.     http://www.brookemcglothlin.com/warriorprayers/the-ebook/

    I find it interesting that I came across all 3 of these resources yesterday.  I’m praying that they will bless you as well.

    May 30, 2011 at 4:05 pm
    Julee Huy
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    If you can find a place where he can find godly men as role models, that will go a long way.  I know at our church we have a royal rangers program.

    Any ways that you can get him reaching out to others, outside of himself.  Around here in California, we do short 1 day and weekend mission trips to Mexico.  Help out in local outreach, feeding the homeless.  Even at a young age, our kids need a way to exercise their faith.  

    Pray and be patient.  Kids go through SO MANY different phases in life.  Stick with him and don’t give up.  Pick one habit and work on it.  Praise good behavior.

     

    Hang in there mama

     

     

     

    May 31, 2011 at 1:23 am
    Polly
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    Thank you for the book recommendation.  I ordered one from the library.  Bought the ebook and pulled out my CM book.  Unfortunately, the church we go to (and I have tried to find others here but they are all the same) doesn’t have anything to do with each other outside of church.  We moved a little over a month ago and I miss the godly men that took my son and mentored him.  But, it’s just not going to happen here.  We’ve also tried really hard to serve here, but have been turned away (another thing we miss).  I need to find a good nursing home to go to.  

     

    Polly

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