Even though DebbieLynne and I don't have any children of our own, we still care about them very much. DebbieLynne and I have heard Dr. Keven Leman talk on the radio about helping kids to change their behavior. His most popular book is "Have a New Kid by Friday." It seems there are times when many frustrated parents would love to replace (or somehow retrain) the kid that's driving them crazy. |
As of yet I haven't read the book, but what I've heard Dr. Leman say on the radio certainly seems to make a lot of sense. Rather than argue with children he recommends establishing consequences for bad behavior. One of the things I like about this approach is that it seems to be similar to how God deals with us. You don't find God getting into a shouting match with His kids, do you? Our Father in heaven tells us what to do. He also tells us there will be unpleasant consequences if we don't do what He says. God told Adam not to eat of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for if he did he would die. Adam and Eve nevertheless ate of it. And sure enough they lost the ability to live eternally in paradise God didn't yell at them. But He let them bear the consequences He said would occur. If you think you could benefit from Dr. Leman's book, Have A New Kid by Friday, you could look for it at the library. Or buy it at a bookstore, or online. If you like you could buy it here, either new or used. |
