1. Pray in the morning with your children about the things they’ll face during the day.
    This way, they stay     alert to temptations that would cause them to do other than they should. Pray with them for their willingness to share toys when friends come over, be kind to brothers and sisters, and obey parents.

  2. Set up a reward system for memorizing Scriptures that apply to their immediate and future needs.
    Make it fun, using charts with stars, fifty cents a verse, or whatever you believe would motivate your child. Some of our favorite verses were short but practical—and powerful: “Do everything without complaining or arguing” (Philippians 2:14), “Let love and faithfulness never leave you” (Proverbs 3:3), and “Do not repay anyone evil for evil” (Romans 12:17).

  3. Practice replacing temptation with truth—truth based upon God’s Word.
    For example, if children complain, tell them to make a list of ten things for which they are grateful. If they are bored, assign them a chore. If they are unkind to a sibling, teach them to do something kind (such as making their sister’s bed).

  4. Allow your children to choose their chores within a set allotment.
    For example, when our children were young, we told them they could choose whether they wanted to vacuum, dust, or clean the bathrooms. They each chose a different chore, then rotated jobs monthly.

  5. Refrain from “spoiling” your child.
    Even if you have all the money in the world to spend on your children, try not to get them everything they want. Hold back. Teach them the importance of giving and serving.