Raising Kids Who Will Make a Difference: Helping Your Family Live with Integrity, Value Simplicity, and Care for Others
Yes, your kids canmake a difference!As a mother of four children ages fifteento twenty-seven, author Susan Vogt knowsintimately what it is to feel vulnerable andunsure in parenting. In her unique andthoughtful guide to raising socially consciouschildren, Vogt acknowledges that there areno guarantees in parenting while offeringcreative and realistic parenting strategies.With insights based on years of experienceas a counselor and family-life educator,personal anecdotes, reflections by her childrenon what worked and what didn’t, and thestories of other families, she sets out toinspire, equip, and comfort parents in theirawesome task of raising kids who willmake a difference.“This is one of the most creative andengaging books that I’ve read in a longtime. The author and the entire Vogtfamily speak through its pages, offeringus their hard-earned treasures ofparenting and being parented.”—H. Richard McCordExecutive Director, Committeeon Marriage and Family Life,U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops“Vogt writes with a delightful blend ofwry humor, candor, and sensitive selfrevelation.The section in each chapterwritten by Vogt’s children on her effortsto be a responsible parent add to thefun and practical value of this book.”—Joe H. LeonardDirector, Family Ministriesand Human Sexuality, NationalCouncil of the Churches of Christin the USA“This book is more real than any otherbook on parenting I’ve ever seen;it helps parents aim high and thinkthrough possibilities without a guilttrip about being less than perfect.”—Kathleen FinleyAuthor,The Seeker’s Guide toBuilding a Christian Marriage