Description

Parenting shows how a clear goal can guide parents’ choices. Andy Stanley and Sandra Stanley discuss doubts about raising kids well. They look at how needs change as kids grow. These range from crying newborns to teens and their moods. They discuss clashes, small gains, and fears about kids’ futures. Parents cannot undo past choices. But they can choose a path to take now.

This hands-on guide is for parents at each stage of family life. It speaks to these concerns in all kinds of families. It also takes into account how kids differ by nature. The authors aim to help readers grasp and use key rules for raising kids. They stress clear goals, firm resolve, and the will to keep going. They ask parents to show traits they hope future generations will pass on.

The Stanleys draw on their faith and raising their own kids. They share what they learned while guiding other families. They also draw on lessons from those who guided them. They speak in a frank, open way. They do not try to cover all aspects of raising kids.