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Average rating3.8
the first 2 chapters are snippets from his radio show where moms are sharing their stories raising strong willed children. Chapter 3 is where he starts talking about the principles of raising the strong willed child.
Things / Principles I liked:
“Shape the will but don't break the spirit”
“God gave them their personality for a reason and their strong will will take them far in their adulthood.”
He sites studies about how gentle parenting doesn't work and how discipline is actually a good parent thing (disproves the cons people bring up around spanking).
Has tips for all seasons tots - teens and how to discipline each age group (you shouldn't spank a teen, they are almost adults)
Not all hard advice, you should also capture their heart and nurture their spirit to give to God.
Don't give up on your kid even when it's hard.
Kids get better once they've started developing personal relationship with Jesus and as adults if you do your job well, appreciate the discipline you give them.
Talks about the bad influences in technology, how a lot of degenerate behavior started with MTV showing how “cool” it was to be a rebel
Strong willed children are less likely to fit in with the cool kids (can attest as a strong willed child, now strong willed adult)