Have you ever noticed, with the exception of identical twins, that no two chldren look exactly alike? Are you aware that even in identical twins, the fingerprints differ? Personality is another chractreistc that is unique to each child. I created this blog to explore those differneces and to help parents learn how to relate with each child in the most effective way.

Tuesday, March 15, 2005

Parents say the darndest things!

Thought you might like to know what parents are saying is important in child rearing. I would also love your comments. I only put some of the results follow this link for full story.
http://www.barna.org/FlexPage.aspx?Page=BarnaUpdate&BarnaUpdateID=183

According to Barna research,

What Makes a parent Successful?

patience 36%
demonstrating love 32%
enforcing Discipline 22%
being understanding 22%
being a praying person 4%
parents integrity 1%



What outcome do parents desire for their kids?

Good education 39%
Child feels Loved 24%
Enabling child to have meaningful
relationship with Christ 22%
help establish moral values 4%

What are the stats for Parents who are born again?

No different than those of the rest of the world.

Most startling fact.

“Only three out of ten born again parents included the salvation of their child in the list of critical parental emphases,” (Barna, Feb. 28 2005)





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