Parenting by the Book: Biblical Wisdom for Raising Your Child

by John Rosemond

Negative childhood experiences do not necessarily predestine adult problems any more than a wonderful childhood predicts a blissful adulthood.

Humans are the only species that regularly engages in acts of self-destruction.

This is not because “the system failed him” or some such blather, but because he is a toddler at heart.

that the more parents feel they have to get involved in their child’s lives, the more stress they’re going to experience. It’s just that simple.

Codependent relationships are addictive. They’re like quicksand: They suck people in, and people get stuck in them.

Make unpopular decisions and stay the course. Delegate responsibility so as to challenge the capabilities of those they lead. Establish a boundary between themselves and those they lead.

Two generations ago, parents had no problem making children feel bad when they did bad things.