CONTINUE THE LESSONS AT HOME
The Parable of the Talents
Matthew 25:14-30
BOTTOM LINE:
I can be trusted when I make the most of what God has given to me.
MEAL TIME
Ask a kid: Who is the most responsible person you know? What makes them responsible?
Ask a parent: What strengths do you see in each member of the family? How can each of us be responsible with that strength?
Words Matter
Ephesians 4:29
BOTTOM LINE:
I can be trusted when I choose the right words.
MEAL TIME
Ask a kid: Why do you think it matters that we are responsible with our words?
Ask a parent: When you were growing up, did anyone ever say something hurtful to you? How did it make you feel?
The Parable of the Good Samaritan
Luke 10:30-37
BOTTOM LINE:
I can be trusted when I choose to help others in need.
MEAL TIME
Ask a kid: When was a time you or your family chose to help someone?
Ask a parent: How is giving to others a good example of responsibility?
The Greatest Commandment
Matthew 22:34-37
BOTTOM LINE:
I can be trusted when I put God first.
MEAL TIME
Ask a kid: Name one person you know you can depend on when things are bad. How do you know you can trust that person?
Ask a parent: What can you do to be a trustworthy friend?
Who are the other adults in your kid’s life? It’s important for us to teach our kids how to build strategic relationships with other adults. A simple way to do that is to identify like-minded adults in our kids’ lives and find ways for them to connect with our kids. Maybe you call grandpa next time your son has a question about an interest they share, instead of turning to Google. Or, if your daughter wants to do a science fair project that’s outside your ability to help with, you could find an adult friend with an expertise on that topic. Or, perhaps your son could be on the team with the coach who will teach Godly values, even if the team doesn’t have the best record. Providing opportunities for our kids to hear from other trusted adults—even if those opportunities are somewhat contrived—will help build their understanding of the world around them. And it will take some of the pressure off of us as the parents! To learn more about how to widen the circle of adults who influence your kids, listen to Parent Link Live podcast on www.OrangeParents.org.
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