In his book, Different Children, Different Needs, Dr. Charles F. Boyd puts a life changing spin on the interpretation of Proverbs 22:6, “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.”
He says that the Hebrew for “way” is derek, which literally means “bent” and refers to a unique inner design or direction.
So, what is your child’s natural bent? How has God wired them uniquely? What combination of personal strengths, interests, and skills do they possess? How do they think? How do they express themselves? What gives them joy and satisfaction? How will their lives reflect God’s glory?