In another blog, I addressed the power of the tongue by noting that your tongue is a wild animal: you need to chain it, tame it, and train it. Chain it by being silent when you know nothing good will come out of your mouth. Tame it by vowing each day that you will harness and control your tongue. And train it to breathe life-giving words into those you love.
When it comes to your kids, your tongue can do a whole lot of damage if you’re not careful. Never underestimate the defeating power of a few careless words. So here are 9 things that you should never say to your kids: