Comments on: 13 Things I Want My Son to Learn Before He Turns Thirteen https://www.imperfecthomemaker.com/2015/03/13-things-want-son-learn-turns-thirteen.html Biblical Encouragement for the Christian Homemaker Thu, 30 Mar 2023 21:55:28 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.4 By: The How-to Guru https://www.imperfecthomemaker.com/2015/03/13-things-want-son-learn-turns-thirteen.html#comment-21275 Thu, 24 Mar 2016 14:08:02 +0000 https://www.imperfecthomemaker.com/?p=4702#comment-21275 In reply to MaryEllen.

You are right, I missed it! I was looking at that sweet pix of siblings holding hands and went right past it, I guess. Keep up the great work, Mom. You are doing a wonderful job!

]]> By: MaryEllen https://www.imperfecthomemaker.com/2015/03/13-things-want-son-learn-turns-thirteen.html#comment-21273 Thu, 24 Mar 2016 13:46:05 +0000 https://www.imperfecthomemaker.com/?p=4702#comment-21273 In reply to The How-to Guru.

Absolutely! I had included that under number 9; you may have overlooked it, but it is definitely the first and most important step, so thanks for bringing it to the forefront!

]]> By: The How-to Guru https://www.imperfecthomemaker.com/2015/03/13-things-want-son-learn-turns-thirteen.html#comment-21272 Thu, 24 Mar 2016 13:39:45 +0000 https://www.imperfecthomemaker.com/?p=4702#comment-21272 As a Mom to a 22-year old son (and my youngest is 15), I would add “Turning to Christ” as an addition. We should do all we have in us to mimic a godly parent and place the gospel in front of them consistently. His choosing Christ for himself is two-fold: To ask Jesus to save Him and be the Lord of his life and then to turn to Christ for his choices (paths) in life.
This was a lovely list. Stay strong Moms and enjoy this time you have with your little boys. Your diligence will reward you over and over as they grow into fine young men.

blessings,
Shan Walker

]]> By: Christina https://www.imperfecthomemaker.com/2015/03/13-things-want-son-learn-turns-thirteen.html#comment-19413 Mon, 04 Jan 2016 04:44:13 +0000 https://www.imperfecthomemaker.com/?p=4702#comment-19413 These are awesome! I have two boys ages 14 and 8 so I’m right there with ya. I want them to always stand up for what’s right but to also be able to admit it when they are wrong and say they’re sorry.

]]> By: MaryEllen Bream https://www.imperfecthomemaker.com/2015/03/13-things-want-son-learn-turns-thirteen.html#comment-19389 Sat, 02 Jan 2016 21:28:11 +0000 https://www.imperfecthomemaker.com/?p=4702#comment-19389 In reply to Beth.

Very true! Great addition!

]]> By: Beth https://www.imperfecthomemaker.com/2015/03/13-things-want-son-learn-turns-thirteen.html#comment-19386 Sat, 02 Jan 2016 14:19:36 +0000 https://www.imperfecthomemaker.com/?p=4702#comment-19386 Hi! Great list! I would add that I want my sons to learn to make good decisions when I am not looking. :).

]]> By: Jai https://www.imperfecthomemaker.com/2015/03/13-things-want-son-learn-turns-thirteen.html#comment-17482 Sat, 10 Oct 2015 02:32:17 +0000 https://www.imperfecthomemaker.com/?p=4702#comment-17482 Hi can you add worrying and being negative my son is always says what if? Thanks

]]> By: MaryEllen Bream https://www.imperfecthomemaker.com/2015/03/13-things-want-son-learn-turns-thirteen.html#comment-16872 Thu, 10 Sep 2015 11:47:08 +0000 https://www.imperfecthomemaker.com/?p=4702#comment-16872 In reply to Stephanie, The Candid Pastor’s Wife.

Great additions!

]]> By: Stephanie, The Candid Pastor's Wife https://www.imperfecthomemaker.com/2015/03/13-things-want-son-learn-turns-thirteen.html#comment-16838 Wed, 09 Sep 2015 15:24:17 +0000 https://www.imperfecthomemaker.com/?p=4702#comment-16838 I would add serving/giving to the poor/weak and also the Great Commission to share the gospel in whatever context God has placed us and beyond.
Thanks for this list!

]]> By: Leah Courtney https://www.imperfecthomemaker.com/2015/03/13-things-want-son-learn-turns-thirteen.html#comment-13564 Wed, 18 Mar 2015 03:27:36 +0000 https://www.imperfecthomemaker.com/?p=4702#comment-13564 This is a great list. I now have two teens. One is my 14 year old son. I’m finally starting to see all of the work we’ve done imparting those lessons begin to pay off. He’s a great kid, and we can have lots of fun together.

I would add to list teaching the importance of family. We’ve always tried- amid kids’ busy schedules- to make plenty of time that we spend as a family as well. Now that my oldest are teens and they have friends and are coming and going more places, they realize the importance of making time for being with family.

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