Name of son or daughter: ___________________________
Date: _____________________________
Purpose and Practice
Note: Below are the areas where ________ needs to change and grow the most. Implement this contract for about three months; if no change is seen, re-evaluate the contract. Remember, correction is not condemnation — discipline is actually a form of discipleship. Instruction and correction are a major part of becoming a man who is a responsible adult. Self-control, after all, is one of the fruit of the Spirit.
Reset for Complaining: If your child complains about his correction, the consequence resets and he has to complete it all over again.
Key Verse: “When I became a man, I put away childish things.” —1 Corinthians 13:11
| Biblical Instruction | Desired Behavior | Correction & Consequences |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Obedience & Respect for Parents and Sibling(s) — Ephesians 6:1–3 | General obedience with a respectful attitude. | Decide this with your child: _____________________________ |
| 2. Lying — Exodus 20:16 | Telling the truth. | Work on this with your child: _____________________________ |
| 3. Work Habits — 2 Thessalonians 3:10; Colossians 3:23–24 | Responsibilities: room cleaned by breakfast; take out garbage; | Work on this with your child: _____________________________ |
| 4. __________________ Scripture: | Responsibilities: _____________________________ | Work on this with your child: _____________________________ |
Parent Signature: _____________________________________
Young Person’s Signature: _____________________________________