Building children is better than repairing adults!
 
Kids today are bombarded by a confusing array of sham values in school and in the media. What can a parent do? What are the secrets of growing a child into a happy adult? Using the latest research, Donna Habenicht provides more than 1,000 strategies for teaching kids the basic Christian values of respect, responsibility, self-control, honesty, compassion, thankfulness, perseverance, humility, loyalty, and faith in God.
 
You will learn: How to "peer-pressure-proof" your child A list of creative ways for your kid to say no Effective ways to enhance self-respect Understanding your child s stages of maturity Each chapter is filled with suggestions for family activities, and strategies for what to do when a child has trouble learning that particular value.
 
Ten Christian Values contains a wealth of resources to help parents raise well-adjusted children who will grow into happy adults.
 
Table of Contents Part 1: The Values Tree: How to Help Children Learn Values 1. The Values Tree 2. Values Begin With God 3. Live the Values 4. Teach the Values 5. Protect Your Child s Mind 6. Make Right and Wrong Very Clear 7. Develop Self-respect and Confidence 8. Give Lots of Practice in Making Decisions 9. Show Your Child How to Deal With Peer Pressure Part 2: The Fruits of the Values Tree: How to Help Children Learn Specific Values 10. Faith in God 11. Respect 12. Responsibility 13. Self-control and Moderation 14. Honesty and Integrity 15. Kindness and Compassion 16. Contentment and Thankfulness 17. Patience and Perseverance 18. Peace and Humility 19. Loyalty and Commitment
 
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