RCCG YAYA Sunday School Teacher Manual 10 May 2026 Lesson 35 – Parenting Styles (Part 2)

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TOPIC – Parenting Styles (Part 2) (RCCG Sunday School Manual For Young Adults And Youths (YAYA)

OPENING PRAYER: Dear Lord, help me to know how to parent correctly. (Scroll down for RCCG YAYA Sunday School 10 May 2026)

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE: The teacher should allow the assistant teacher to review the lesson for the previous week.

MEMORY VERSE: He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes. – Proverbs 13:24 (KJV)

BIBLE PASSAGE: Esther 2:7, 10-11 (KJV)

Esther 2:7
7 And he brought up Hadassah, that is, Esther, his uncle’s daughter: for she had neither father nor mother, and the maid was fair and beautiful; whom Mordecai, when her father and mother were dead, took for his own daughter.

Esther 2:10-11
10 Esther had not shewed her people nor her kindred: for Mordecai had charged her that she should not shew it.

11 And Mordecai walked every day before the court of the women’s house, to know how Esther did, and what should become of her.

INTRODUCTION: In our last lesson, we discussed the four major parenting styles, namely the “permissive”, “uninvolved”, “authoritarian” and “authoritative.” We shall proceed to consider the significant responsibility Christian parents have in raising their children in a way that honours God and promotes spiritual growth, emotional well-being, and career success through the lens of the Scripture.

LESSON AIM: To teach the biblical pointers to the best parenting style.

TEACHING OBJECTIVES: Through this study, students should be able to:

a. Explain what parenting style means.
b. Identify scriptural guidelines and examples of effective parenting techniques.
c. Learn how to effectively combine various parenting styles.

TEACHING PLAN: To achieve the above-stated objectives, the teacher should:

a. Allow the students to recite the memory verse, read the Bible passage, contribute to the discussion, do class activities and complete the assignment.
b. Allow the Assistant Teacher to see to the well-being of the class, and mark attendance and assignment.
c. Teach the lesson outline, summarise, conclude, evaluate the lesson and give an assignment.

TEXT REVIEW: Esther 2:7, 10-11.

From the scripture above, identify four things that Mordecai did as a parent to raise Esther as a well-cultured and pleasing child.

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LESSON OUTLINELESSON OUTLINE 1: BIBLICAL POINTERS

A. Your parenting style simply refers to your approach to parenting. Every parent uses a method, whether defined or not.

B. The following questions will help us find out if there are scriptural pointers as to the mind of God on Parenting:
Question 1: Does the Bible have anything to say about different parenting styles?
Answer: Yes, it does. The Bible gives several examples of very effective parenting techniques, and some disastrous parenting methods (Genesis 18:19; 1 Samuel 2:27-30).

Question 2: Are there Scriptures that reveal how parenting can be more effective?
Answer: Yes! Scriptures provide guidance for parents to follow by emphasising:
i. Love, care and support (Ephesians 6:4; 1Timothy 5:8; Proverbs 31:15, 21).
ii. Discipline (Proverbs 23:13-14).
iii. Correction (Proverbs 19:18; 29:17).
iv. Spiritual instruction (Deuteronomy 6:7; Proverbs 22:6).

C. Knowing these pointers is not enough to make the necessary changes! Obeying them is crucial in becoming a godly and effective parent.

CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Are there other pointers that can help in becoming a godly and effective parent?

LESSON OUTLINE 2: THE BEST PARENTING STYLE

What is the best parenting style? The Teacher should ask the class to discuss.

The Teacher should use the points below to guide the discussion.

A. Parenting does not follow a “one size fits all” model.

i. You do not have to stick to a single approach, as there will be times when a mix of methods is necessary.
ii. The most effective parents recognise when to adjust their style based on the circumstances.
iii. For instance, an authoritarian parent might choose to be more permissive when a child is unwell, offering extra warmth and easing some restrictions, e.g., “Of course, you can have ice cream for lunch and dinner”.
iv. A permissive parent might adopt a stricter approach when a child’s safety is at risk, such as while crossing a busy street, e.g., “I am holding your hand whether you want it or not.”

CLASS ACTIVITY 2: How do you handle a situation that has rendered all methods/styles ineffective?

CONCLUSION: Use the parenting style that best suits your family’s needs with the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

EVALUATION: Students should mention the biblical pointers about parenting.

CLOSING PRAYER: Father, help me to adopt the right parenting style to any given situation in Jesus’ name.

ASSIGNMENT: What is the best parenting style? (No Marks).

SUNDAY SCHOOL HYMN

O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
O how I love Thee well,
I am happy, it makes me glad
To rejoice at Thy birth.
O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Thy friend friendship suits me well,
Both young and will sing Thy song,
We long for Sunday School.
O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Christ was Thy first teacher,
The Holy Spirit, great teacher,
Does manifest in thee.
O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
This testimony is sure,
That God, the Father Almighty,
Poured His blessing on Thee
O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Though the sun be so bright,
Or if the clouds be black with rain,
I’ll be in Sunday School.
O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day
I rejoice to see Thee,
Will thou pass over me today?
Without my being blest?