What Math Homework & Parenting Have in Common

I enjoyed classes where I could depend more on my talent, charm and good looks than on paying attention…

So, I loved speaking and writing classes.

Math… not so much.

Math class required homework every day.

You have to pay attention.

You have to master every lesson.

You have to “show your work.”

And if you get behind, you could easily fail.

There’s just no winging it or putting on a good show in math.

Parenting is kinda like math class…

Your talent, charm and good looks don’t come into play.

Parenting requires you to pay attention every day.

It’s super important that you don’t get behind (don’t slack-off on your parenting responsibilities).

Here’s what the Bible says:

“A refusal to correct is a refusal to love; love your children by disciplining them.” (Proverbs 13.24 MSG)

It almost sounds a little counter-intuitive.

Discipline = love.

No discipline = no love.

Here’s the deal: not disciplining your kid for a week is like not doing your math homework for a week.

A test will come… and crisis is inevitable.

Parenting requires constant involvement, attention and adjustment.

“Don’t exasperate your children by coming down hard on them. Take them by the hand and lead them in the way of the Master.” (Ephesians 1.4 MSG)

Your child needs you to take them by the hand and lead them.

Your child needs you to be…

Steady.

Consistent.

Reliable.