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Dorinda bought this book in the spring of 2022 after finishing "Parenting" written by Tedd Tripp's son.

Based on the varying levels of stars given to this book I can see that it's a controversial book which is never going to be for a populist market. I for one thought the premise was brilliant, and the emphasis on dealing with issues of the heart were truly biblical. I particularly liked the way Tripp pointed out that good behaviour without a changed heart was simply hypocrisy and examined the different approaches to discipline by exploring their purpose. I also appreciated the way that he dealt with the changing approach to parenting as your children get older. ( )

This book shouldn't be part of any collection. Tedd Tripp demands abusing your children in the name of God. Although his idea of God has no connection to the God of the bible. He roll plays situations where the parent must explain to his child that he must be spanked or it would be a sin. This a usie book is one of the few books I've ever thrown away. ( )

Overall, it's a great book. It's heavy on parenting philosophy, but it's a little bit light on practical application, I think. The author's examples seem to assume that disciplinary conversations with the children are all going to go off just so - where's the guidance for the parents of a mouthy, strong-willed child who is in the midst of a completely out-of-control tantrum, opposing all instruction and/or discipline? ( )