Parenting Gods Way: Firm Hands, Tender Hearts
Nov 12, 2025 • Mike Osthimer
4 Stages of Parenting
Discipline years 1-5
Training years 5-12
Coaching years 12-18
Friendship years 18+
Above is a great guideline to assist parents in understanding the different stages of life so as to better how to relate to your kids all through their lives. Remember, you will be your child’s parent until the day you die. Hope this little breakdown helps to encourage you in whatever phase of parenting you find yourself in, which hopefully is one of the most enjoyable of all the stages for you. Just know Lee and I are praying for you.