Parents Rising: 8 Strategies for Raising Kids Who Love God, Respect Authority, and Value What's Right

How to raise godly children in a godless world Do you feel like you're fighting a losing battle? Against the culture, against the busyness, sometimes even against your spouse and kids... Often it seems like everything is against you as a parent, and your everyday life can feel far from joy-filled. But it doesn't need to be that way. Parents Rising will show you nine cultural trends that parents face today and what you can do to claim victory. This book is about growth not guilt. It's not a pep talk, or a "try harder" speech. This is real help for real problems that every parent faces. It's a way to focus your efforts so that they'll be more effective and you'll be less exhausted. How to raise godly children in a godless world Do you feel like you're fighting a losing battle? Against the culture, against the busyness, sometimes even against your spouse and kids... Often it seems like everything is against you as a parent, and your everyday life can feel far from joy-filled. But it doesn't need to be that way. Parents Rising will show you eight cultural trends that parents are up against today and what you can do to claim victory. This book is about growth not guilt. It's not a pep talk, or a "try harder" speech. This is real help for real problems that every parent faces. It's a way to focus your efforts so that they'll be more effective and you'll be less exhausted. Parents, there's no time to wait. It's time to rise. Intro -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- Foreword -- Introduction: Why You Must Rise -- Quiz: How Healthy Is Your Home? -- Strategy #1: Amusement Is Not the Highest Priority -- Strategy #2: Parents Call the Shots -- Strategy #3: Routine and Boundaries Provide Security -- Strategy #4: The Bible and Prayer Every Day -- Strategy #5: Marriage Takes a Front Seat -- Strategy #6: Good Food Served on the Table -- Strategy #7: Love Is Spelled T-I-M-E -- Strategy #8: Launching Adults, Not Babying Children -- Conclusion: Dream Big -- Parents Rising Manifesto -- Discussion Group Questions -- Acknowledgments -- Notes -- About the Author -- More from the Author