{"id":8749,"date":"2012-03-26T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2012-03-26T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites-stage.familylife.com\/flministries\/?p=8749"},"modified":"2012-03-26T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2012-03-26T00:00:00","slug":"how-to-ruin-your-kid-for-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp-stage.familylife.com\/www\/articles\/topics\/parenting\/foundations\/character-development\/how-to-ruin-your-kid-for-life\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Ruin Your Kid for Life"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\" fetchpriority=\"high\"><\/div><p><strong>1.<\/strong> Give your kid everything he wants. Don\u2019t deny what will truly make him happy. Overvalue money and things in his eyes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2.<\/strong> Dress your child in designer clothes, no matter the cost. Show her that her outward appearance matters most of all.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. <\/strong>Place your child\u2019s needs over those of your spouse.\u00a0If she cries, run to her immediately. If she interrupts, give her your full attention.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4.<\/strong> Entertain your child throughout the day. If she wants to play tea, put your plans aside. If she wants to watch her favorite movie for the hundredth time, forget your idea of going for a walk and getting some sunshine.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5<\/strong>. Plan your menu around your child\u2019s desires. No child should have to eat something he doesn\u2019t like. If, by chance, you want to make something other than macaroni and cheese or peanut butter and jelly, feel free to cook your own meal, just as long as you have time to fix what your child likes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>6.<\/strong> Sign your child up for as many extracurricular activities as she desires, even if it means giving up your evening plans on a regular basis. Don\u2019t worry about trying to gather around the dinner table either. He can only be in the junior soccer league for so long, and you don\u2019t want him to miss out.<\/p>\n<p><strong>7.<\/strong> Don\u2019t discipline your child when she acts up. Everyone should learn to express herself in her own way. If she demands something, then applaud her efforts. At least you know that she will not be a pushover or a doormat in this world.<\/p>\n<p><strong>8.<\/strong> Don\u2019t worry when your child fights with neighbor kids or even when he is a bully. Life is not fair, and someone always has to be the underdog. At least your child is learning to elbow his way to the top at a young age.<\/p>\n<p><strong>9. <\/strong>When your child has a disagreement with her teacher, always choose your child\u2019s side. Don\u2019t show up when the teacher wants to discuss your child\u2019s problems. The teacher will want to take a course of disciplinary action and that\u2019ll hurt your child\u2019s feelings.<\/p>\n<p><strong>10.<\/strong> Don\u2019t share your faith with your child. After all, you don\u2019t want to offend. Let your child decide if she wants to hear Bible stories.\u00a0And don\u2019t pressure her to memorize Scripture verses. She might get disheartened if she doesn\u2019t get it right the first time and you\u2019ll ruin her self-esteem. More than that, you don\u2019t want her to know there\u2019s a God who runs the universe, makes the rules, and determines eternity. The thought is too hard, and your child might not understand.\u00a0More than that, she won\u2019t be self-dependent and strive to be a good person.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><em>Copyright \u00a9 2011 by Tricia Goyer. 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