Sloth is laziness, which is a mental struggle that some teens may experience as they grow up in their transition phase, or even some adults when they feel they've nothing worth doing. Sloth can be habit-forming in not doing daily things that they’re supposed to do, such as learning and helping the family or others who need their help.
Sloth is due to many factors: anxiety,
fear, and worry about the consequences of the doing; not having adequate sleep;
not knowing how to manage time; seeing a meaningless life ahead without a
purpose.
Parents should set a plan of duty and obligation for their children—a plan to do certain daily chores in the family, such as cleaning and sweeping the floor. Teaching children their own responsibility and commitment, as well as their life goals and values, such as helping others and being compassionate.
Teenagers growing up in their transition phase should willingly limit their screen time on their electronic devices, and practice certain daily routines, such as exercising and walking.
Living by faith: You can free yourself from the bondage of sloth
through your recognition and compliance to the need of doing not just for
yourself but also for helping others, according to God’s plan for you. Remember, God has a destiny for you, and living by faith is to find that destiny.
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