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It doesn't take a lot to get the attention of your child. Find out how in today's commentary.
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It doesn't take a lot to get the attention of your child. Find out how in today's commentary.
It’s hard to remember a time when we didn’t have to worry about what our children were being subjected to in schools, or what they might see as they are browsing the Internet. On today’s classic edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson speaks with author Rebecca Hagelin as they discuss the daily battle parents face in protecting the innocence of their children. We must wake up and stop the busyness of life. Nothing shows our kids that we love them more than taking time to give them boundaries based on God’s Truth.
Question: Dr. Dobson, how much self-control and Christian responsibility can we expect of a child? For example, my five-year-old daughter has a rather passive personality, and she is constantly being hit, kicked and pinched by other children in the neighborhood. I have taught her not to fight back, showing her the words of Jesus in the Bible. Still, it hurts me to see her beaten—sometimes by children much smaller than she is. What do you suggest?
Dr. James Dobson shares the reason parents must help their children get daily exercise.
Raising children to love God’s Word doesn’t happen by accident. In this video, Matt and Ariel Holcomb explain that Mom and Dad need to be purposeful in leading their kids to read the Bible, study it, and apply it to their lives. This should be a top priority for parents.
Question: Dr. Dobson, you have said that the children of godly parents sometimes go into severe rebellion and never return to the faith they were taught. I have seen that happen to some wonderful families that loved the Lord and were committed to the church. Still, it appears contradictory to Scripture. How do you interpret Proverbs 22:6, which says, "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it"? Doesn't that verse mean, as it implies, that the children of wise and dedicated Christian parents will never be lost? Doesn't it promise that all wayward offspring will return, sooner or later, to the fold?
It's much easier to find the solution when you understand the problem. Learn to read your child.
On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson concludes his heartfelt discussion with Rob and Dianne Parsons, founders of the U.K. based organization, Care for the Family. Rob and Dianne have a special place in their hearts for the myriad of trials and sometimes guilt that mothers experience. Whether you’re a stay-at-home, working or a single mom, the Parsons unveil a brave new world and provide hope for anyone feeling defeated by the rigors of bringing up their sons and daughters. You’re not alone in your struggles.
Is motherhood the same as it was a generation ago? On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson interviews Rob and Dianne Parsons from the U.K. based organization, Care for the Family. Rob and Dianne talk with Dr. Dobson candidly about the difficulties today’s moms may face during the child-rearing years. Hear straight from Dianne’s heart as she encourages women with the wisdom and experiences God has walked her through. If you’re a struggling mom, you won’t want to miss today’s broadcast.



