Jan 19, 2025  GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCHNeil McClendon, Lead PastorBig Picture ParentingLuke 15:11-321. Always balance resource and relationship, v. 11-132. Consequences are necessary, v. 14-19The Consequences of No Consequence…a) irresponsible adultsb) more of the samec) difficulty with social normsd) impaired decision making ability e) over reliance on parents3. Stay on the porch, v. 204. Beware of the style of relating, v. 21-24Two dominant styles of relating:a) transactionalb) relational5. Never allow your children to be self-righteous, v. 25-32Mental worship… 1 How does your children’s behavior affect the way you relate to them? 2 Which do your kids currently enjoy more, the resources or the relationship? 3 What core convictions do you want to instill in your kids before they leave home?  4 What do you count on to motivate change in your children?  5 Do you allow your children to experience consequences?