By Monte Swan
with Dr. David Biebel
Many parents struggle to find the balance between discipline and alienation, acceptance and obedience, tolerance and tough love. Too often, excess in any direction yields negative results.
According to Monte Swan, one of the elements that is often missing in the child/parent relationship is romance. Drawing a parallel between God's desire to draw us to Himself, and a parent's desire to reach the heart of their children, the author demonstrates how a fresh view of discipleship will teach a child to reject ungodly behavior.
Children quickly learn that people communicate feelings through actions. Parents "talk" to children by their behaviors, and what children "hear" plays a significant part in how they respond to parental instruction. Using concrete examples from his own childhood and parenting experiences, the author encourages and equips parents to respond to God's work in the lives of their children.
Softcover, 300 pages