num_pages: 288
description: The secret to parenting success is out! Children need love parents need respect. It's as simple and complex as that. Bestselling author Dr. Emerson Eggerichs has studied family dynamics for more than 30 years earning a Ph.D. in Child and Family Ecology. As a senior pastor for nearly two decades he builds on a foundation of strong biblical principles walking the reader through an entirely new way to approach the family dynamic. When frustrated with an unresponsive child a parent doesnt declare You dont love me. Instead the parent asserts You are being disrespectful right now. A parent needs to feel respected especially during conflicts. When upset a child does not whine You dont respect me. Instead a child pouts You dont love me. A child needs to feel loved especially during disputes. But heres the An unloved child or teen negatively reacts in a way that feels disrespectful to a parent. A disrespected parent negatively reacts in a way that feels unloving to the child. This dynamic gives birth to the FAMILY CRAZY CYCLE. This book teaches you Based on what the Bible says about parenting this book focuses on achieving healthy family dynamics. Dr. Eggerichs offers unprecedented transparency from his wife and three adult children who share wisdom gained from the good the bad and the ugly of their family life. It's all here in this eye-opening exploration of the biblical principles on parenting that can help make families function as God intended.
language: English
title: Love and Respect in the Family: The Respect Parents Desire; The Love Children Need
publisher: Thomas Nelson