“All parents have experienced the ebb and flow of ordinary life. In bringing up children, nothing is static; nothing stays put. This means that everything might be harmonious and smooth one week and then, a week or two later, mom and dad turn around to find discipline in disarray and insecurities sprouting everywhere. In such situations, parents should confer together and resolve before God to ‘pour it on.’ The first thing to pour on is love and attention, addressing all the attention-getting tricks that insecure kids instinctively know. When it comes to receiving love and attention, children are American SUVs–real gas guzzlers. This requires dedicated investment from the parents, but it’s well worth it. It’s far better than the alternative–little crumple cars that run on fumes and disintegrate when bumped.
“The second thing to pour on is clear, defined, and reasonable discipline. Discipline by itself will not fix insecurity, but insecurity frequently comes from a lack of consistent, loving discipline.” (My Life for Yours, p. 114)
You Think Too Much! 