Lifeline - The Religious Upbringing of Your Children

Product Description

In this book, Stenson summarizes the proven methods and techniques of effective Christian parents today. This resourceful book is straight to the point and full of ideas that can be put into practice immediately. It is an excellent tool for parents of small children, parents who have no time to spare.

"Lifeline" shows you how to raise children who will honor you and God for all their lives, including:
- how to develop a clear mission as parent and confident parental leadership
- how to set rules and standards to structure and guide the family -- rules that lead to the practice of faith and basic Christian virtues.

Other thought-provoking topics covered in "Lifeline" include:
- pay now or pay later
- raising adults, not children
- forming vs. preserving character
- affectionate assertiveness.

James Stenson is a frequent speaker and consultant to schools in North America, the U.K., Ireland, and Australia. In addition to "Lifeline, his book "Upbringing" (a parent's discussion guide on character formation) has been reprinted many times. An educator with 20 years teaching experience, he has helped launch two private schools, in Washington and Chicago.