SURVEY QUESTIONS/ANSWERS (11 of 14):
(non-scientific survey with unedited answers)
11. What advice would you give a married couple
who are thinking about having children?
- Realize they will expose you to others (good or bad).
- Enjoy them and the way they change as they grow older.
- Don’t expect perfection (we aren’t perfect).
- Always try to keep a sense of humor.
- Set aside time for you and your spouse.
- Don’t expect to be prepared to have a child
(financially or emotionally).
- Always remember they are a gift from God.
- Be nice to them (one day you will be old
and they will have to take care of you).
- Keep the lines of communication open
(not only with your children, but also with your spouse).
- Remember that children judge us by what they see
and not by what they hear.
- Don’t blame your spouse for the bad things they do.
- Always present a united front (show that you and your spouse agree).
- Ask God to help you raise your children (pray for them often).
- Realize that you are the greatest witness in your child’s life.
- Borrow someone else’s children first (a 2-year and 15-year old).
- Realize they don’t stay little forever (they become teenagers).
- Pray about having children.
- Discuss with each other your views on raising children.
- Discuss who will be the caretaker.
- Think about how much you are willing to give up.
- Be sure your spouse will be around to help.
- Involve them in church (programs, sports, etc.).
- Discuss plans for family devotionals.
- Wait awhile; learn to enjoy each other first.
- They change your life; it is a lifetime commitment
(it’s not like getting a puppy).
- Be ready for the responsibility.
- It can change the balance of power; the mother becomes
more in charge; the husband doesn't get as much attention.
Don (Phil. 2:3 / Col. 3:17)
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