Because its late, I'm just going to write a short intro. I'll run you through the rest later.
As of right now I'm reading Parenting by the Book by John Rosemond. He's no nonsense and he's making me feel guilty about the way I'm raising my daughter. Insightful and direct about what God expects out of parents with scripture to back up his claims. I thought I was making it easier for Joslyn (my 4 year old) as she is growing up. Now I realize, I was just making it easier for myself. If you are having second thoughts about something or if you can't "control" your child's behavior, or if your expecting I would highly recommend this book.
I enforce no "real" discipline, no chores, and sometimes forget or bypass my authority. Where does that leave my child later when she needs to learn responsibility, etc.? I'm not even through half the book and I feel better about myself and more competent about my parenting skills.
As I said, I'll run you through some of my parenting difficulties later and how I've turned it over to God to guide me in the right direction. When it leaves your hands and you give it to God, he certainly delivers.
Until next time, God Bless.
Mary S.
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