Fathers Begin Overbearing on Children (TMF:457)

Tuesday, July 26, 2016
Peace to Live By: Fathers Begin Overbearing on Children (TMF:457) - Daniel Litton
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       Fourth, let’s move to the realm of fatherhood. In is written in Colossians chapter 3, “Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged” (3:21, ESV). Being legalistic toward your children can cause the them to react in ways that are improper. A father should not critically, constantly correct his child in negative ways. Correction is necessary, but it should not be overbearing. Just think of how we would feel if God corrected us every time we did something wrong. That would like every five or so minutes, at least. Fathers being overbearing can cause negative emotions, emotions of discouragement, within the child. Developmental disorders could develop, from fear of the father’s overkill discipline and perceived rejection from the father. Phobias could develop as the child begins to fear other things in his or her life. The father-son relationship is really important in childhood development. Lack of a father or incorrect parenting can cause the child to be unconfident and unmotivated. I personally believe incorrect fatherhood to be a epidemic in this country. But at least it’s something that can be corrected through fathers trying harder and acting differently, and from other good male role models in the lives of fatherless children.