DOES YOUR MALE CHILD NEED TO BE SPOKEN KINDLY TO?

As we celebrate the family this week on the theme “YOUR FAMILY IS A SEED OF NATION” we are taking the time to talk about the use of “word” which is a seed . And so, let’s dive into a conversation about our boys , our sons, nephews, those little kings who are just starting to find their way in the world.

Here’s the honest truth:
Boys don’t need fewer kind words than girls . In fact, they often need even more.
Not because they’re weak, but because society teaches them to bury their feelings.

Why Should You Speak Kindly to Your Son?

Let me paint a picture for you:

A little boy takes a tumble, scrapes his knee, and starts to cry.
He looks up at his dad, searching for comfort.
But instead, he hears:
• “Get up! You’re a man!”
• “Stop crying like a girl.”
• “Are you weak?”

In that moment?
He makes a silent promise:
“Next time, I won’t cry. I won’t say a word. I won’t feel anything.”

And just like that, a sensitive heart goes quiet.

But What If… We Chose Our Words Differently?

Imagine if he hears:
• “It’s okay to feel pain. I’m here for you.”
• “You’re strong, but even the strongest need a break.”
• “God made you both powerful and gentle.”

That kind of encouragement doesn’t just shape a boy , it nurtures a man who leads with both strength and kindness.

Here’s Why Speaking Kindly to Your Son is So Important:
💐• Words create a safe emotional space
Boys often bottle up their feelings because they fear ridicule. Kind words help them grow emotionally.
💐• Words affirm his masculinity with care
Gentle communication teaches him that true strength lies in protecting others, not hurting them.
💐• Words foster self-control, not repression
When we speak kindly, we show him how to manage anger, mistakes, and corrections without shame.
💐• Words influence how he treats others
A boy who hears respectful words will learn to speak honorably to girls, friends, and eventually his own family.
💐• Words instill courage
Encouragement empowers him to be bold. Not reckless but intentional. Kingdom-focused. Spirit-led.

Scripture Insight:

“Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.”
— Ephesians 6:4 NIV

Cultural Caution:

In countless homes, boys are often raised like little soldiers; toughened up from a young age, deprived of affection, and told to “man up” before they even reach adulthood. We tend to overlook a simple truth: Jesus wept. David danced. Joseph dreamed. True biblical manhood isn’t about being emotionless . it’s deeply rooted in God.

Take a moment to speak life into your son today. Let him know:
🪻• “You are loved, even when you mess up.”
🪻• “You don’t need to prove your worth , you already possess it.”
🪻• “God has made you a leader with a servant’s heart.”

Keep saying it until he truly believes it. Keep saying it until the next generation of men rises up, healed, whole, and holy.

Let the family be the home for nurturing a wholesome and empowered male child!
Happy International Family day!!

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