Love and Discipline

Raise God-Centered Kids

Written by Dr. Tim Clinton and Dr. Gary Sibcy of Light University Online

“Relationship before rules sounds good in theory,” you might say. “But how do you balance effective discipline and love?” Effective discipline is the process of teaching your kids right from wrong by setting limits, making those limits clear, and enforcing them. It is not simply punishing wrong behavior; it’s shaping character. It is not simply setting limits; it’s also teaching discernment. If you administer correction in a loving way—in the context of a relationship that does not overcontrol, overindulge, or overprotect—you will raise content, God-centered kids.

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