Wise Parenting: Guidelines from the Book of Proverbs

by Paul Wegner, Catherine Wegner, Kimberlee Herman

Often people use one or two verses from the book of Proverbs to develop a whole system of discipline for their children—particularly verses encouraging corporal punishment. Author Paul Wegner points out that in reality, Proverbs, when taken as a whole, encourages its readers to use multiple levels of discipline for effectiveness. The levels fall into three main learning guidelines, reiterating guidelines, and enforcing guidelines. These progressive levels of discipline have been used for generations to curb misbehavior; in fact, it’s the same type of discipline God uses with His people.

Genres: Parenting

137 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some good practical wisdom on parenting and discipline

[IrenesBookReviews · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wise Parenting: Guidelines from the Book of Proverbs, written by the trio of authors Paul Wegner, Catherine Wegner and Kimberlee Herman, is not just another parenting book. Using the book of Proverbs they present guidelines for disciplining our children. I know that not everyone is going to agree with everything that is written in this book. However, the authors do not write in a condescending manner and you will walk away from the book feeling like a friend has given you some parenting advice to consider.

Taking the entire book of Proverbs the authors show you can learn how to discipline in a loving and teachable manner. There are steps to take when a child disobeys. Making sure they understand what they have done wrong is essential. You have to remember that parenting is not just one day a year but every day until they leave your home and start their own.

The best way to teach your children is to model the desired behavior yourself. Our children are with us all the time and observe everything we do, from what we are eating to what language we use. Being sure to live the way we expect them to will help when we have to discipline their disobedience. The most important thing to remember is always express your unconditional love. All children need to know how much they are loved even if you are not pleased with their behavior.

I liked the honest and kind manner this book was written in. I thought the questions posed at the end of each section were well thought out and helpful. Overall it is a great parenting book.

I would like to thank NetGalley and the publisher for the copy of this book I enjoyed reading. I gave an honest review based on my opinion of what I read.

[GONZA · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was interesting, even because the link to the Proverbs where not so hard anyway, so I can say that is not only a religious impronted educational book, but it surely gives good advice to parents of child and adolescent.
THANKS TO NETGALLEY AND DISCOVERY HOUSE PUBLISHERS FOR THE PREVIEW

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent book on discipline for Christian parents. I recommend answering the study questions with your spouse & recording the discipline you use with your children for a week to help you see what works & what doesn't.