Ok, this may seem simple to you, but we did this last night with the kids and it is pretty revealing! I changed the title to “Mom’s Report Card” as well… we were a little taken back and are excited to sit down with each one of our kids individually and BETTER our grades! By the way, the kids loved it!!
Another friend has set a schedule of doing this every six weeks with his teens, and let’s them choose the restaurant of their choice for a date to go talk about it. Wow, it’s powerful, and I thought you might appreciate it. Pass it on to anybody you think would appreciate additional insights into their parenting style and what’s on their kids hearts. Thanks, John Bethany, Great Stuff.
Daddy’s Report Card
Dad shows that he loves me _____
Dad tells me he loves me _____
Dad is fair in his decisions _____
Dad is interested in my feelings _____
Dad admits when he is wrong _____
Dad spends enough time with me _____
Dad controls his anger and words _____
Dad models how men should treat me _____
Dad listens to what I say _____
Dad encouraged me _____
Dad is fun _____
Dad is affectionate to me _____
Dad trusts me _____
Dad respects me _____
Dad enjoys being with me _____
Dad provides spiritual leadership _____
Dad makes me a priority in his life _____
Overall Grade ________
On a scale of 1 to 10 (10 is best), what kind of relationship do you want with Dad? ______
On the same scale, where are you today in your relationship with Dad? ______
If Dad could do three things to raise his grade to a 10, what would they be?
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In Deuteronomy 6:4-7, God instructs parents to teach children about following Him. In what three areas of your spiritual walk would you like dad to help?
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This approach opens the door for great conversations. But be careful when using this process. This isn’t a time to defend your position; you can only ask questions to clarify a response. Remember: “Do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged” (Colossians 3:21).
… ♥ ha ha… um about that.. lol… you guys got good grades from me!