Comments on: My Thoughts on Child Training Part 1 http://homesteepedhope.com/2007/09/04/my-thoughts-on-child-training-part-1/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my-thoughts-on-child-training-part-1 Rejoicing in hope...Romans 12:12 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:50:42 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Mary http://homesteepedhope.com/2007/09/04/my-thoughts-on-child-training-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-14670 Mary Sat, 28 Feb 2009 15:01:28 +0000 http://homesteepedhope.com/2007/09/04/my-thoughts-on-child-training-part-1/#comment-14670 Thanks for commenting, Kim. The wonderful thing about training is reaping the rewards. For a little bit of investment (consistency) we can have a lifetime of good relationships with our children, and in the process, set them up for success in their relationships. I'm glad you understood what I was trying to say in this post. :) Thanks for commenting, Kim. The wonderful thing about training is reaping the rewards. For a little bit of investment (consistency) we can have a lifetime of good relationships with our children, and in the process, set them up for success in their relationships.

I’m glad you understood what I was trying to say in this post. :)

]]> By: Kim http://homesteepedhope.com/2007/09/04/my-thoughts-on-child-training-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-14668 Kim Sat, 28 Feb 2009 13:24:24 +0000 http://homesteepedhope.com/2007/09/04/my-thoughts-on-child-training-part-1/#comment-14668 What an inspiring post! I know myself I punish all too often for mistakes my children make simply because of a lack of training on my part! Thank you for this reminder. Kim What an inspiring post! I know myself I punish all too often for mistakes my children make simply because of a lack of training on my part! Thank you for this reminder.

Kim

]]> By: Mary http://homesteepedhope.com/2007/09/04/my-thoughts-on-child-training-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-4643 Mary Sun, 16 Sep 2007 02:47:31 +0000 http://homesteepedhope.com/2007/09/04/my-thoughts-on-child-training-part-1/#comment-4643 I like that too, and love the sounds of the book. Thanks for taking time to share about your parenting journey with us, Gina. It's good to be reminded that not every child fits into the same mold. And even if what we're doing is working, it's crucial not to get in a rut, but always to rely first and foremost on God's direction. Putting that book on my list... :) I like that too, and love the sounds of the book. Thanks for taking time to share about your parenting journey with us, Gina. It’s good to be reminded that not every child fits into the same mold. And even if what we’re doing is working, it’s crucial not to get in a rut, but always to rely first and foremost on God’s direction.

Putting that book on my list… :)

]]> By: Linda http://homesteepedhope.com/2007/09/04/my-thoughts-on-child-training-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-4638 Linda Sat, 15 Sep 2007 19:17:34 +0000 http://homesteepedhope.com/2007/09/04/my-thoughts-on-child-training-part-1/#comment-4638 *connection before correction.* ooooooo, i like that an awful lot. :) *connection before correction.*

ooooooo, i like that an awful lot. :)

]]> By: Gina http://homesteepedhope.com/2007/09/04/my-thoughts-on-child-training-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-4637 Gina Sat, 15 Sep 2007 18:22:00 +0000 http://homesteepedhope.com/2007/09/04/my-thoughts-on-child-training-part-1/#comment-4637 Childrearing is not an easy subject because one parenting method does not work for all. Believe me, I've tried them all from Ezzo's to Grace Based non punitive parenting. I spent years doing what Mary suggested and following through with spanking, and it just didn't work for 2 of my children who are extremely strong willed children. They would continue, multiple times a day, to test limits which left me exhausted. It wasn't until I stopped following a method and really listened to the Holy Spirit that things started to work for our family. One of my favorite parenting books is Heartfelt Discipline. I wish I would have found it early because it focuses on building relationships with your children and shepherding their hearts. Too often I fall back into my old parenting ways, but when I take time to really listen to my children, evaluate why they are acting the way they are, and then ask for God's help it ends up better. Sometimes it's not about obedience, but about a real emotional need your child might have and I need to remember it should be connection before correction. Childrearing is not an easy subject because one parenting method does not work for all. Believe me, I’ve tried them all from Ezzo’s to Grace Based non punitive parenting. I spent years doing what Mary suggested and following through with spanking, and it just didn’t work for 2 of my children who are extremely strong willed children. They would continue, multiple times a day, to test limits which left me exhausted.

It wasn’t until I stopped following a method and really listened to the Holy Spirit that things started to work for our family. One of my favorite parenting books is Heartfelt Discipline. I wish I would have found it early because it focuses on building relationships with your children and shepherding their hearts. Too often I fall back into my old parenting ways, but when I take time to really listen to my children, evaluate why they are acting the way they are, and then ask for God’s help it ends up better.

Sometimes it’s not about obedience, but about a real emotional need your child might have and I need to remember it should be connection before correction.

]]> By: Mary http://homesteepedhope.com/2007/09/04/my-thoughts-on-child-training-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-4634 Mary Sat, 15 Sep 2007 16:27:49 +0000 http://homesteepedhope.com/2007/09/04/my-thoughts-on-child-training-part-1/#comment-4634 Linda, I tweaked the "Active Discussions" listing just for you! It now shows the ten latest threads... Elizabeth, thank you for your sweet stand on my behalf. I appreciate it! Linda, I tweaked the “Active Discussions” listing just for you! It now shows the ten latest threads…

Elizabeth, thank you for your sweet stand on my behalf. I appreciate it!

]]> By: Linda http://homesteepedhope.com/2007/09/04/my-thoughts-on-child-training-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-4586 Linda Fri, 14 Sep 2007 04:45:15 +0000 http://homesteepedhope.com/2007/09/04/my-thoughts-on-child-training-part-1/#comment-4586 *Ladies, I only read half of these posts and I must say that the slamming and anger I’m seeing posted is much worse than anything I read regarding Mary’s approach to child training.* anger? bwahahahahahahahahahahaha! that's pretty funny, actually. *If any of you believe you are the perfect parent and have perfect children to prove it, please tell us your secrets. It would be much more productive than attacking someone else’s methods.* yes... that's what we are... perfect. parents. i'll give you all my secerets in you send a money order for $99.99 WWLindaD P.O. Box 666 Seattle, WA 98111. in the meantime, i'll just be content in knowing that i don't feel the least bit badly about calling things like i see them. ;) *Ladies, I only read half of these posts and I must say that the slamming and anger I’m seeing posted is much worse than anything I read regarding Mary’s approach to child training.*

anger? bwahahahahahahahahahahaha! that’s pretty funny, actually.

*If any of you believe you are the perfect parent and have perfect children to prove it, please tell us your secrets. It would be much more productive than attacking someone else’s methods.*

yes… that’s what we are… perfect. parents. i’ll give you all my secerets in you send a money order for $99.99 WWLindaD P.O. Box 666 Seattle, WA 98111. in the meantime, i’ll just be content in knowing that i don’t feel the least bit badly about calling things like i see them. ;)

]]> By: Heather http://homesteepedhope.com/2007/09/04/my-thoughts-on-child-training-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-4583 Heather Fri, 14 Sep 2007 02:41:51 +0000 http://homesteepedhope.com/2007/09/04/my-thoughts-on-child-training-part-1/#comment-4583 Linda, I am seeing all 28 posts on this topic -- or did you mean the three most recent discussions? Further down on the right -- under the broken pencil is a longer list. HTH :) Linda, I am seeing all 28 posts on this topic — or did you mean the three most recent discussions? Further down on the right — under the broken pencil is a longer list. HTH :)

]]> By: Elizabeth http://homesteepedhope.com/2007/09/04/my-thoughts-on-child-training-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-4580 Elizabeth Fri, 14 Sep 2007 01:31:25 +0000 http://homesteepedhope.com/2007/09/04/my-thoughts-on-child-training-part-1/#comment-4580 Ladies, I only read half of these posts and I must say that the slamming and anger I'm seeing posted is much worse than anything I read regarding Mary's approach to child training. If any of you believe you are the perfect parent and have perfect children to prove it, please tell us your secrets. It would be much more productive than attacking someone else's methods. Ladies, I only read half of these posts and I must say that the slamming and anger I’m seeing posted is much worse than anything I read regarding Mary’s approach to child training.

If any of you believe you are the perfect parent and have perfect children to prove it, please tell us your secrets. It would be much more productive than attacking someone else’s methods.

]]> By: Linda http://homesteepedhope.com/2007/09/04/my-thoughts-on-child-training-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-4577 Linda Thu, 13 Sep 2007 22:40:24 +0000 http://homesteepedhope.com/2007/09/04/my-thoughts-on-child-training-part-1/#comment-4577 Mary, i wish your blog showed more than the 3 most recent comments so i could look. lol. Mary, i wish your blog showed more than the 3 most recent comments so i could look. lol.

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