I read this yesterday via Orange Leaders. Two studies that support strategic and intentional parenting.
The Search Institute (2007) found that the three factors as predictors of faith development in teens were:
1) Frequency of discussions about faith with parents 2) Frequency of family prayer time 3) Frequency of shared family experiences and activities
We all want our kids to be better off than we are—financially, emotionally, and physically, but have you thought about spiritually? Lifeway did some great, more recent research about how to help kids grow spiritually, and it is directly tied to family time too.
Lifeway (2010) interviewed parents of young adults (ages 20-35) about what they did with their children that resulted in positive spiritual outcomes for them as adults. Among the top things listed:
Regular family prayer time
Students connecting with a leader at church
Teens regularly serving at church
Teens participating in ministry or service projects with their family
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I read this yesterday via Orange Leaders. Two studies that support strategic and intentional parenting.
The Search Institute (2007) found that the three factors as predictors of faith development in teens were:
1) Frequency of discussions about faith with parents
2) Frequency of family prayer time
3) Frequency of shared family experiences and activities
We all want our kids to be better off than we are—financially, emotionally, and physically, but have you thought about spiritually? Lifeway did some great, more recent research about how to help kids grow spiritually, and it is directly tied to family time too.
Lifeway (2010) interviewed parents of young adults (ages 20-35) about what they did with their children that resulted in positive spiritual outcomes for them as adults. Among the top things listed:
How are you doing as a family in these areas?