Shepherding A Child's Heart By Tedd Trip Today

Focusing on the "why" and developing godly traits.

Moving toward a mentoring relationship as the teen learns to shepherd their own heart before God. 6. The Gospel Focus Shepherding a Child's Heart by Tedd Trip

To help the child understand their own heart’s motivations and their need for God’s grace. 2. The "Shaping Influences" Focusing on the "why" and developing godly traits

Focusing on the "what" of obedience and honor. Shepherding a Child's Heart by Tedd Trip

Parenting is not about being a boss or a dictator; it is a position of delegated authority.

Most parenting techniques focus on "behavior modification"—getting a child to act a certain way through rewards or punishments. Tripp suggests this is superficial. If you change the behavior without reaching the heart, you are simply training a child in hypocrisy.