Revolutionary Parenting

I have almost finished reading, "Revolutionary Parenting" by George Barna. It has been a great book. The research behind the book looked at spiritual champions (those who are 18 and above and living a vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ) and their parents. After talking with the child, they got permission to also talk with the parents. The book is the compilation of the research gathered about both the child and parent. It then specifically focuses on the things that were in common in the majority of these homes. I encourage you to pick up the book. Here are a few principles from the book:

  • Embrace parenting as their primary job in life
  • Faith experiences in the home
  • The most important focus of their children's training was the development of godly character
  • Affirm the importance of placing limits on children
  • Modeling the lifestyle and mind-set they desired for their children (respect, patience, love)
  • Giving up your own needs is part of being a good parent
  • They integrate faith into their lives more seamlessly than most people
  • The church is "an invaluable partner in a long-term effort to raise a mature follower of Christ."

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