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This inspirational parenting guide offers proactive and positive steps to raising respectful, engaged, and grateful children.
In an effort to raise children with a healthy view of themselves, parents often focus on self-esteem rather than self-respect. And author Jill Rigby says there’s a big difference. It’s the difference between self-centered and others-centered children, the difference between performance-driven and purpose-focused teenagers.
Raising Respectful Children in a Disrespectful World examines three different styles of parenting—parent-centered, child-centered, and character-centered. Parent-centered parents are more concerned with their own agenda than their child’s best interest. Child-centered parents are more concerned with their child’s approval than their child’s well-being. Character-centered parents are more concerned with their child’s character than their child’s comfort. Drawing a distinction between performance and purpose, this book maintains that rather than focusing on what you want your child to do, you ask what you want your child to become. Finally, Rigby calls for parents to discipline (teach) their children rather than punish them.
With wisdom and insight, Jill Rigby shares age-appropriate ways to set boundaries with children without building walls of separation. Whether you’re parenting tots or teens, Raising Respectful Children in a Disrespectful World offers valuable advice for cultivating a house of respect.
"Our Midday Connection listeners love listening to Jill! They appreciate hearing her share principles and practical tools to raise children who will become responsible and respectable adults. What parent today doesn’t want those things for their child or for our society?"
“In this age of overindulgence and underparenting, Raising Respectful Children in a Disrespectful World gives sound advice that will transform your family. With courage and conviction, Jill Rigby debunks many of the conventional beliefs in child rearing, replacing them with the wisdom of experience.”
“If you’re concerned about the negative effect popular culture is having on America’s children, and you want to know what you can do to prevent your child from falling under its sway, then you need to read this book and you need to do what Jill Rigby says, because she’s right and that’s all there is to it.”
“In a world where permissive misbehavior is more the rule than the exception—at a time when so many parents have opted out—Jill Rigby comes along with a marvelous ray of hope for all who have accepted the responsibility of guiding those who will lead the next generation.”
“Jill explains what it means to raise children of purpose as she shares practical, how-to, godly principles to help parents teach their children to have self-respect and to respect others.”
“This book is a must-read for parents who want to raise moral, responsible, spiritually healthy children with wisdom, grace, and practicality.”
“With a kindness unlike anyone I’ve ever known, Jill urges children to live lives they can be proud of, lives that will make a difference for the kingdom of God. Parents can now experience the blessing from her years of work and vast knowledge in how to raise respectful children in the disrespectful world they must grow up in.”
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1: What Went Wrong?
Chapter 2: Where Have All the Parents Gone?
Chapter 3: Enroll in the School of Respect
Chapter 4: Stress Purpose, Not Performance
Chapter 5: Coach; Don't Cheerlead
Chapter 6: Set Boundaries without Building Walls
Chapter 7: Use Discipline, Not Punishment
Chapter 8: Shield Your Treasures from the Trash: Magazines, Books, and Music
Chapter 9: Shield Your Treasures from the Trash: Movies, TV, Video Games, and the Internet
Chapter 10: Engage; Don't Entertain
Chapter 11: Teach Gratefulness, Not Greediness
Chapter 12: Listen to the Children
Appendix A: A Personal Note to Single Parents
Appendix B: Family Protection Policy
Appendix C: Must-Read Books for Parents
Notes
About the Author
Anonymous
Posted January 31, 2008
Have you ever heard someone say, ¿Kids don¿t come with manuals¿? Now you can tell them different. Of all the child-rearing books in the world, Raising Disrespectful Children in a Disrespectful World has got to be in the top five. The main theme of this book is respect. The only pre-reading you should do is touch base with the Bible, check your faith. Not only does Jill Rigby show us how to raise our children to be what God designated them to be, she also helps parents understand that they are the role models and should focus on God for the answers. Rigby has written an incredible book for parents, it will change the way you think for the rest of your life.
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Posted July 18, 2009
Great concepts and lots of ideas on how to actually apply the concepts!
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.Raising Respectful Children in a Disrespectful World is a recipient of the prestigious Mom's Choice Award. The Mom's Choice Awards honors excellence in family-friendly media, products and services. An esteemed panel of judges includes education, media and other experts as well as parents, children, librarians, performing artists, producers, medical and business professionals, authors, scientists and others. A sampling of the panel members includes: Dr. Twila C. Liggett, ten-time Emmy-winner, professor and founder of PBS's Reading Rainbow; Julie Aigner-Clark, Creator of Baby Einstein and The Safe Side Project; Jodee Blanco, New York Times best-selling Author; LeAnn Thieman, motivational speaker and coauthor of seven Chicken Soup For The Soul books; and Tara Paterson, Certified Parent Coach and founder of the Mom's Choice Awards. Parents and educators look for the Mom's Choice Awards seal in selecting quality materials and products for children and families.
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Posted October 7, 2007
I thought the book could've been better. It was certainly not done to eprfection.
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Overview
This inspirational parenting guide offers proactive and positive steps to raising respectful, engaged, and grateful children.
In an effort to raise children with a healthy view of themselves, parents often focus on self-esteem rather than self-respect. And author Jill Rigby says there’s a big difference. It’s the difference between self-centered and others-centered children, the difference between performance-driven and purpose-focused ...