Wayne Hastings discusses the challenges in the various seasons of parenthood from a child's birth through toddlerhood, elementary school, middle school, high school, college, engagement, wedding, and finally the empty nest. Hastings encourages parents of young children to enjoy them, become fully involved in their lives, and play with them. The middle and high school years are times for listening and teaching, while the college years provide opportunities to coach. He suggests that parents should help their children prepare for marriage, but then they must learn to let go. The book is well written and offers good advice, but readers who expect a full meal are served only a modest helping.
Readers get one small morsel about each stage of life.
However, if you are looking for a reference book on child-rearing, this one would make a good addition to your library. This book is refreshing because it's aimed at building a moral center in our children's hearts instead of merely obtaining blind obedience. Well is a timely, intensely practical book. I wholeheartedly recommend this book to all parents and especially encourage fathers to place it on their must-read list. Reviewed by Lillian V. Grissen.