Home Built Discipline - Developing Self Control and Responsibility in Your Child - A Book Review

When it comes to the word discipline, there arediscipleship standpoint. Part two takes you through
mainly two schools of thought. On the one handunderstanding the need for discipline. You will gain
we often turn to the scriptures that remind usinvaluable knowledge on how to better approach
that "foolishness is bound up in the heart of thediscipline within each age level. From dealing
child, but the rod of reproof will drive it far fromproperly with your toddler's tantrums to their first
them" or a well-known saying that goesfive formative years, discipline is prescribed for
something like "spare the rod and spoil the child".each situation. It then concludes addressing the
On the other hand, we have the position fromtransition years between six and eight, and again
child author, Dr. Benjamin Spock, who believesfrom age nine to becoming a teenager.
that sparing the rod will not spoil the child; thatPart three delves into the area of community
reasoning with them is a much better approach.service through the ten building blocks of
Within the midst of these two schools of thoughtcommonsense discipline. It covers areas such as
come Dr. Raymond and Dorothy Moore and theirproper etiquette within society as well as the
book "Home Built Discipline".need for constructive work and play. You will
From the outset, they take the position thatlearn how to help your child manage money as
discipline is not punishment, nor should it be. Theywell as understanding the importance of proper
make it known right up front that, under norest, proper nutrition and proper exercise in order
circumstances should an adult 'apply the board ofto live a healthy, happy life.
education to the seat of learning' in anIn part four you will find the aptly named title 'The
atmosphere of anger. Remember, anger is butMinistry Of Tenderness' whereby you will receive
one letter away from danger!a wealth of information on dealing with special
In "Home Built Discipline", you will find thesituations as well as children with special needs.
information necessary for effective discipline thatYou will learn how to effectively deal with
will not only be a benefit to the child throughoutdiscouragement and depression, as well as
their formative years, but will also ensure you tounderstanding how to let boys become men and
be a better parent in the process. "Home Builtgirls to become women.
Discipline" will give you the insights needed so youFinally, there is a study guide that will take you
can develop proper love, firmness andand your children through scenarios based on each
consistency that will provide your child with aof the chapters that will reinforce what "Home
balanced, stable foundation from which to grow.Built Discipline" is all about. It can either be used
In part one you will find needed instruction on howwithin a group or for private study.
to apply commonsense discipline from a