To Train Up A Child book review

The basic premise of the book is to teach parents how to reject discipline thinking and learn training thinking.

The book is not a dry treatise based on psychology, but practical counsel, with plenty of real life illustrations from their own parenting as well as many others. Those who wonder if it works need look no further than the Pearl's five grown children. The teaching continues to be applies in the training of their 14+ grandchildren.

The goal of the book is stated by the Pearls as, "no more raised voices, no contention, no bad attitudes, fewer spankings, a cheerful atmosphere in the home, and total obedience from your children." Thousands have followed this counsel and have raised happy, obedient children. As a matter of fact, questions and testimonies from readers brought about the magazine No Greater Joy. These articles have since been compiled into the three volumes of No Greater Joy books.

This is not a book of secret formulas never before unveiled. In the Pearls' own words, "These truths are not new, deep insights from the professional world of research, but rather, the same principles the Amish use to train their stubborn mules, the same technique God uses to train His children. These principles are profoundly simple and extremely obvious. After examining them with us, you will say, 'I knew that all along. Where have I been? It's so obvious.'"

The book emphasizes training. Parents learn how to be proactive in training before disobedience occurs and that without losing fellowship with the child by either being a buddy or a bully.

The authors promise, "The stress will be gone and your obedient children will praise you and bring joy and peace into your home. Thousands have testified to the amazing results of these profoundly simple techniques."

Here are a few of the chapter titles: The Rod, Selective Submission, Parental Anger, Potty Training, Safety Training, Emotional Control, Self-Indulgence, and Bullies. You get even more if you purchase it now for recently To Train Up a Child was updated and expanded, yet remains reasonably priced.

Responsible parents don't want a fly-by-night approach to child rearing. They demand something that works. To Train Up a Child presents just that because it is based on proven Bible principles. If you are frustrated with your parenting skills or know someone who is, purchasing this little book may be just what you need.