That said, just because disrespectful behavior is all around us, that does not mean I want my children to grow up acting in the same manner. Quite the contrary. Therefore, I’ve been looking for several helpful resources to help me do just what the title of this book implies–raise my children to be respectful in a disrespectful world.
In her book Jill does a fantastic job of presenting both the factual situation of our current world’s moral standing as well as practical ways for parents to combat that moral standing in the home according to age categorized recommendations. I imagine many in our world, Christians and non-Christians alike, would probably say that Jill’s perspective on raising children is pretty conservative (no R movies in the home, no TV before two, no PG-13 movies until 13, etc.), but one I was personally encouraged by as I read.
If I were to sum up her book in a single sentence I would have to say, “Do what you want them to do and be what you want them to be. They learn more from your actions than your words every day.” By the end of the book I had a list of several actions to begin incorporating into my life to do just that–be the positive example for my children to follow.
What are you doing to raise your children to be respectful in a disrespectful world?
Hi! Welcome to Cornerstone Confessions. My name is Kathy Gossen and I'm a full time homemaker learning about what it means to be a godly woman in the everyday. On Cornerstone Confessions I share my adventures in organizing, homeschooling, cooking, parenting, and more as a means to encourage other women in their quest to becoming a Titus 2 model in their homes and beyond.
This one is tough…I just try to pour into my boys, lead by example, and hope it sticks! Great review. I think I will check this one out.
Do and let me know what you think!
Great review!! You should add this to the book hop!
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Marissa
As a mom of a very talkative three year old this has become a challenge much sooner than I anticipated. But I agree, you have to model what you want them to become. Lately I’ve been convicted by the tone I use with her when I am frustrated because it comes back to me via her tiny voice. And I read a quote that said OUR voices to our children become their own inner voices later…pretty powerful thought.
Looks like we join some of the same parties. Would love if you’d also join my Tuesday Destination: Inspiration linky party!
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Blessings, Michelle Axton Kelly
It’s nice to know I am not alone in my thinking! How refreshing to see such a book in our world today! Everywhere I go, I see children in charge while their parents allow them to speak and act disrespectfully. And those very same children are not any happier for it.
I recently discovered a blog called: mommyessence.com that offers great parenting tips to build good character traits in children.
Be well,
Amy
Ooo…thanks for the tip and link. Definitely looks like a helpful blog.
Kathy