Successful living involves risk-taking.

Over 300 people rejected Colonel Sanders’ special recipe for Southern fried chicken before he received a “yes.” Today, because of his persistence, KFC boasts 20,000 restaurants in 125 countries.

We are wise as parents to instill in our boys the value of adventurous living. When we do, we cannot control the outcome. But we can control ourselves.

We can make taking risks a healthy part of our family culture. We can encourage our boys to try new tasks, sports, instruments, and friendships.

We cannot create risk-free lives for our children. That world doesn’t exist. What we can do is teach them the value of trusting God, not always playing it safe, and enjoying the process.

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