Parenting Styles
There isn’t a blue print on good parenting for couples to follow when they become parents. However, Biblical principles, experience as well as various reliable evidenced based resources can be a guide on effective child-rearing. There are four main parenting styles (Permissive, Uninvolved, Authoritative and Authoritarian) examined below as well as in the resources which provide implications for nurturing successful children and leaders. Parents should strive to have a more Authoritative style where even though there is a high expectations, this is matched by genuine warmth, care and concern for their children.
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Books
Books
This book taught us to use disciplining times with our children as opportunities to teach them about their hearts, sin, obedience, and the hope of the gospel.
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This book gives insight into practical Christian advice on parenting from a mum’s perspective.
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This author emphasizes the importance of parents living out their faith in their homes and marriages so that children know what it means to love God and live for Him.
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Websites:
Parenting Styles and their Influence on Children
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZ2Hw2_hiK8
Types of Parenting Styles and How to Identify Yours
my.vanderbilt.edu/developmentalpsychologyblog/2013/12/types-of-parenting-styles-and-how-to-identify-yours/
Christian Parenting
www.crosswalk.com/family/parenting/
Planting Seeds of Biblical Truth Devotions
www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/spiritual-growth-for-kids/family-devotions/planting-seeds-of-biblical-truth-devotions
Single/Blended Family Parenting
www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/single-blended-family-parenting
Building Relationships
www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/building-relationships
Adoptive Families
www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/adoptive-families
Parenting Styles and their Influence on Children
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZ2Hw2_hiK8
Types of Parenting Styles and How to Identify Yours
my.vanderbilt.edu/developmentalpsychologyblog/2013/12/types-of-parenting-styles-and-how-to-identify-yours/
Christian Parenting
www.crosswalk.com/family/parenting/
Planting Seeds of Biblical Truth Devotions
www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/spiritual-growth-for-kids/family-devotions/planting-seeds-of-biblical-truth-devotions
Single/Blended Family Parenting
www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/single-blended-family-parenting
Building Relationships
www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/building-relationships
Adoptive Families
www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/adoptive-families
Models of Family Life in the Media
As a rule the media today seeks to re-define what it means to be a family. According to the media, family can be whatever you want it to be. This power point video was developed from a research study entitled The Media & You.
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