Product Overview
My son, give me your heart, and let your eyes observe my ways (Proverbs 23:26). God has given parents a whole book of pithy, powerful statements to correct children in the moment-by-moment situations of life. The book of Proverbs is ideal for parenting because 1. Proverbs are short When you need to steer a childs behavior in the moment, a short statement is best. A proverb quickly anchors your thoughts on what needs to be corrected. 2. Proverbs are memorable and quotable The Proverbs were written to be memorized and quoted aloud. 3. Proverbs state the why, not just the what Proverbs dont just say, Stop it! or Do this! They say, This is wise because.... 4. Proverbs are based on real-life experiences Proverbs are rules of thumb, general truths based on human experiences. They are convincing because they summarize the collective experiences of many people from the past. 5. Biblical proverbs are Gods own words When you use Proverbs to teach and guide your children, rather than pointing merely to your own authority, you are pointing to Gods authority. Parenting with Proverbs offers parents a simple method to use biblical proverbs to teach and correct their children. The book contains - A detailed explanation of the Proverbs Method of teaching - A catalogue of some of the most helpful proverbs, categorized by topic - A list of conversation questions that help parents engage their children with proverbial wisdom
