I have read a few of John Rosemond's parenting advice columns from the newspaper. Some I agree with, some I don't. So, I was interested when Jason and I were given the book to lead a parenting class at church. The class is supposed to start in September, so I got busy, and we finished the book this weekend. I was not impressed.
Although the title is Parenting by the Book (referring to the Bible), Rosemond seems to advise returning to the parenting styles of the 50s, not so much the parenting principles in the Bible. He really is more for traditional parenting than Biblical parenting, and they are not always one in the same.
He also resommends extremely harsh consequences- even for very young children. He specifically states that the punishment shoul NOT fit the offense but shoule be much harsher to discourage the beahvior from happening again. I do not think this is Biblical in any way, and I believe it can exasperate children.
Although he talks about the importance of character, it seems as if his methods are simply to bring about right behaviors, not to deal with heart issues in a child.
We felt so strongly about this, that we are no longer going to agree to lead a class with this book.
Comments
Aug. 27, 2009 - Thanks for the heads up...
Posted by proverbsmomof3
I had heard about this book. Glad you stood firm in your principles. Some folks would have tried to adjust the Book to fit the book. :)
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