‘He who walks [as a companion] with wise men will be wise,

But the companions of [conceited, dull-witted] fools [are fools themselves and] will experience harm’. -Proverbs 13:20 AMP

As parents it is important that we teach our children the importance of choosing their friends and growing friendships.

The focus scripture talks about two types of friendship and how they can impact a person. We have wise and foolish friends, and each one has an outcome. Our children are vulnerable and must be protected, and this is why we must teach them about friendships.

While teaching them friendship, let us remind them to consider the future and not just the present when choosing their friends. An adage says “show me your friend and I will tell you who you are”. This is very important as most times we become like the company we keep, and the children need to understand this.

Here are a few things to help you teach your children about friendship:

Make friends with wise and you will be wise. Wise friends make you wise. Iron sharpens iron.

Your circle of friends determines most outcomes in life.

Role-play how to be a good friend.

Explain the meaning of true friendship

Teach them social skills-this bolsters friendship

Above all, let them know they can talk to God to bring them covenant friendships.

Let us play our parts as parents so our children will stand on a firm foundation in life.

Prayer Moment

Father, I pray that you bring godly friendship to my children.

My children shall keep friendship with the wise and they shall become wise in Jesus’ name. Amen

Affirmations

I am grateful for the godly relationship you are bringing my children’s way.

My children will be intentional of their friendship all the days of their lives. Amen

I am grateful that you have given the help I need to teach my children about friendship.