Tuesday, July 3, 2007

Books On Child Training

One of my good friends has requested me to recommend some books on parenting and child training. I must admit that knowledge puffs, while wisdom subdues. On the walk of motherhood, it is so important a mother shall seek divine guidance and pray for wisdom for each child, not just blindly following books.
However, the wonderful knowledge and experience of others are certainly valuable, if we keep our hearts open, it may save us a lot of trials and errors. I would like to recommend the following especially on child training:

Number 1, whatever you may like, read the master’s book first, which is containing all knowledge and wisdom concerning our past, present and future life. May you not take lightly for this wonderful book? “The Holy Bible”

H Clay Trumbull “Hints on Child Training”

This book was first published in 1890. Time has proven this book to be a rare gem. Each short chapter gives practical training tips with child perspective in view and based on Christian values. What we shall train children in the way he should not break children’s will? How to teach children to obey from heart not merely appearance? *****

Dr Larry D Stephens “Building a Foundation for your child’s Faith”

It is all Christian parents’ desire to build a foundation for our children’s faith, which is the best inheritance that parents can ever give to them. However, so many times we as parents even become a stumbling block to our children’s faith. How to avoid these pitfalls? What is natural path of one’s faith development? This book gives you answer.****

Bruce A Ray “Withhold Not Correction”

When I was a young mother, I was under influence of certain teaching which advocates “rod” and “staff”. I disciplined my children very often and sincerely, yet, something was not so right. From this book, I discovered the essence of whole parenting discipline shall be based on “unconditional love”. For the love, we discipline and in the love we discipline. This book helped me to change many ways in parenting.

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