Way He Should Go!

Proverbs; 22:6
(Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it.)
Early training secures life long habits. We as parents are to train our children in the ways of the Lord. If we don't teach our children God's ways, then the world will teach them the ways of the world. Parents must insist upon God's way, by teaching God's Word and enforcing it with loving discipline consistently through out the child's upbringing.

As loving parents and grandparents we need to teach as well as read the Word of God to our children. God has given us rules for Godly living,. and if we would just obey them our life would be so much better.
Deuteronomy; 4:9
(Only take heed to yourself, and diligently keep yourself, lest you forget the things your eyes have seen, and lest they depart from your heart all the days of your life. And teach them to your children and grandchildren,)
Deuteronomy; 6:6
("And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up.)

If we talk about God to our children on a regular basis, they will learn and when they grow up and are out on their own, they will be able to recall what they were taught. We don't have to look very far to see what the world is teaching our children and telling them it is acceptable. When children are encouraged to turn their parents into the police if the parent disciplines them, we end up with a child who has never been disciplined. This child will then think that they can do what ever they want without any consequences. We definitely don't want our children abused, but we don't want children who abuse.
Proverbs; 13:24
(He who spares his rod hates his son, But he who loves him disciplines him promptly.)

God doesn't make mistakes. He is warning us to be obedient and teach our children to be obedient. Look at the children who die young because they have gotten involved in something they should have never been involved in. Raising children is a very tough job, but God knows that we can do it. That is why he has helped us by giving us direction in the way He want us to raise them. God has also given children a promise who are obedient and honor their parents.
Ephesians; 6:1-3
(Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. "Honor your father and mother," which is the first commandment with a promise: "that it may be well with you and you may live long on the earth.")

We also have direction for the Christian dad.
Ephesians; 6:4
And you, fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord.)
The apostle makes it clear that a Christian father's authority over his children does not allow for unreasonable demands and strictures that might drive his children to anger, despair, and resentment. So as parents and children, we both have guidelines as to what God expects from us. By following these guidelines, we are being obedient to God.

God Bless You!