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TechnoratiYou’re the only one who can do it. You are the only one who can be your child’s mom or dad. There are masses of other people who would love to entertain them; there are plenty others who would be glad to take your money for occupying your children’s time and keeping their voices from whining.
But you are the only person who can deposit your values into them. You’re the one who has the opportunity to take them on hikes and walks and campouts. You’re the only one who can have long talks about your family history and about what the future holds. Lots of other people can take care of them. Lots of other people can give them food and change their diapers. But you are the only mommy and daddy they will ever have.
Merely giving birth does not make you a parent. Sacrificing while your children are small, laying down your “deserved” freedoms and deeply thinking about how you’re shaping your children will ensure their lifelong freedom from the chains of slavery to our culture. It’s work, and it’s called loving your children. It’s called being a parent.
This article was adapted from Ron’s newest book, Re-Create: Building a Culture in Our Homes That Is Stronger Than the Culture Deceiving Our Kids, released August 1 nationwide.
Ron Luce is the president and founder of Teen Mania Ministries, a Christian organization reaching millions of young people worldwide. He passionately declares the Gospel through Acquire the Fire TV broadcasts, youth events, camps and media resources, challenging teens to take a stand for Christ. www.teenmania.org
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