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Summary: Great Instructions for Parenting
Review: I was amazed at how many "Christians" didn't like this book. It was very well written and we used it in our small group. The most important thing we can teach our kids is what Tedd Tripp emphasized: a leading of the child to God and away from self. We saw lots of changed parent-child relationships. Once frustrated and angry parents began to truly enjoy their gifts from God (their children) as these principles were applied. The children grew in their love and respect for their parents and the Lord. They loved the safety of boundaries. Anyone who does not support biblical spanking, as outlined in Provebs, I feel sorry for their kids. If we don't dicipline them, the police will later on in life.
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Summary: very unique, biblical techniques
Review: I've read alot of ho-hum parenting books, but this one was very unique and truly shook up the way I think about raising my children. I have 2 children and I have been convicted about how wrong I have been doing alot of my parenting, and yet encouraged by how much I'm doing right! The strong-willed child is the area where we all need encouragement, and Tedd Tripp does an awsome job presenting truly biblical approaches to child-rearing! Bravo, Tedd!
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Summary: This book will change your kids AND you!
Review: If you are a Christian parent and want help in applying Biblical standards to the area of parenting, look no further! Tedd Tripp goes beyond other Christian parenting methodologies (such as the Growing Kids God's Way series) to the heart of the child (through the heart of the parent!). If you want a comfortable, make-me-feel-good book, this is not for you. I felt convicted at least once (many times more often than that) each chapter. I took Growing Kids God's Way and later read this book, and even though I felt I had learned many things from the former, the latter truly discipled me. I pray that you will consider this book and that the Lord will bless your efforts to train up your child in the way he should go!
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Summary: Was King Solomon a model parent?
Review: Is that what's really written in Proverbs? Or does it say that Solomon's parenting left a bit to be desired?This book is based primarily on one snippet from the Old Testament - spare the rod, spoil the child - and ignores all that we've learned about child development since Solomon's time. It's difficult to imagine in what setting Christ would support the author's demand that faithful parents must inflict physical pain on very young children (8 months is the number Mr Tripp mentions) Pass on this one!
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Summary: One of the best books available for Christian parents
Review: It's amazing to me how people can outright fabricate information for their reviews. I read this book and never saw the phrase "spare the rod, spoil the child" once. Nor did I see an emphasis on spanking. Just the opposite. This book is about reaching our children's hearts not about spanking them into obedience. The reveiews written that say this book is about corporal punishment have not read the book and if they did, they ONLY read the one chapter (out of 19) that addresses the area of spanking.
There are three types of Biblical methods according to this book: communication, the rod, and appeal to the conscience. There is NO unbalanced focus on the rod. Reaching the heart demands the constsant use of communication and appeal to the conscience. We spank *less* after reading this book.
This is an excellent book (one of the best, and I've read probably a dozen) for Christian parents who want to lead their children into adulthood the best they can, with their hearts tender toward God.
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Summary: Rather Negative
Review: It's been a couple of years since I read this book, but I remember thinking it was really conservative, really "old school" and really negative. Some people will think that's a good thing.
Basically, what I remember is reading that your children are inherently evil and you're supposed to be on constant watch for anything sinful/negative about your child and address it--often in a corporeal way.
Seems like kind of a sad viewpoint for raising your kids. I much prefer the philosophy of Ross Campbell--How to Really Love Your Child. Much more positive view of children. Much simpler "rules" to follow. And much more God-like in practice, I think.
Anyway, I think Tedd Tripp is well-meaning and truly loves children. I think he makes many good points in his book, but the overall tone is rather hard-line.
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Summary: Easy-to-read, biblically-based guide to discipline
Review: My husband and I are very impressed by this book. It is unlike anything else I've read because it is totally biblical, not just the opinion of a psychologist or doctor. I am a teacher with a Master's degree in Special Ed., currently enrolled in a Counseling Credential program, so I have an extensive background in child psychology. This approach is simply superior to anything else. I highly recommend this book for all Christian parents. I'm so thankful to have found it before my sons got any older (I have a toddler & a baby). The focus of this book is turning your child's heart toward Jesus, not on making your child conform to society's expectations. It is very challenging! I am buying 2 more copies to give to friends. I would love to see all Christian families use this book - what a difference it would make!
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Summary: Blows all other parenting methods out of the water!
Review: My husband and I have been introduced to this book through a parenting class offered at our church. It was not something that I sought for but I had prayed for. After seeing how our two year old was slowly taking control of our family, I knew that we had to do something fast. After many long days and lots of praying for help, God led us to this book from Ted Tripp. Noone can argue the principles offered in this book since they are based on scripture and you can't argue with God's word. I have read many parenting books but this one has made me a better child of God as I have also seen my daughter become a better child of God. I highly recommend this book to all who want God involved in child rearing, since it is not something acheivable on our own.
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Summary: Beat up a child in the way they should go
Review: Not even ONE star - it's Negative 100 stars! If you support Child abuse and whipping babies, by all means buy this book. This is the most UN-Christian piece of trash and anyone who uses it as a "guide" for childrearing is sure to raise up a psychopath. Amazon should remove it from their inventory.
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Summary: Definitely not a "child-whipping" abuse-oriented approach
Review: Pay no attention to the slanders of reviewers who claim that this book is about abuse. Either they have not read the book, or emphatically reject corporal discipline altogether.
The fact of the matter is that Tripp offers a biblical balance regarding correction, and he is certainly not obsessive with physical discipline. Rather the opposite, what marks this book in a very striking way is the view that the *gospel* lies at the heart of good parenting, and training up a child well means doing all things in the light of the reality of grace in the Christian home.
Highly recommended.
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