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Modern Parents, Vintage Values: Instilling Character in Today’s Kids
What do I do when my son learns phrases in school that he's not allowed to say at home?
How do I teach my daughter caution but not fear?
How do I teach my daughter about gratitude when she believes she is entitled to a cell phone and a laptop and everything else that not only she wants, but that all of the kids around her already have?
Melissa Trevathan and Sissy Goff hear these types of questions and many other comments from parents on a daily basis in their counseling office and at ministry events. Today, more than ever before, we live in a culture that is at war against our parenting. Between the internet, the media, the sense of entitlement that kids are living with, the disrespect . . . it is almost too much. We often wish we could move back to Mayberry, where our biggest concern was who had set off the firecrackers in the neighbor's garage. While those aren't the issues most parents are facing today, Melissa and Sissy believe we can still raise children who value, well, values. They provide a clear and possible path back to cultivating children who have a sense of character and groundedness, who may not be as rampant across playgrounds and parks as they once were. They paint the picture of how to raise children with manners and kindness and with a healthy sense of fear and respect both for their world and the adults around them--and to do so without totally disengaging from the realities of today's world. In short, they believe it is still possible to instill vintage values in modern kids.
Modern Parents, Vintage Values talks about the specific issues facing kids today, helping parents to more fully understand the challenges being faced. Yet Melissa and Sissy don't stop there. They focus in on nine values that are foundational for the character development of kindness, integrity, manners, compassion, forgiveness, responsibility, gratitude, patience and confidence. Each chapter is broken down into a section for children and adolescents, and specific ways to foster the specific value for the particular age. Modern Parents, Vintage Values offers parents timeless truths that can break through the chaos of today's culture and instill these truly vintage and important values in kids.
How do I teach my daughter caution but not fear?
How do I teach my daughter about gratitude when she believes she is entitled to a cell phone and a laptop and everything else that not only she wants, but that all of the kids around her already have?
Melissa Trevathan and Sissy Goff hear these types of questions and many other comments from parents on a daily basis in their counseling office and at ministry events. Today, more than ever before, we live in a culture that is at war against our parenting. Between the internet, the media, the sense of entitlement that kids are living with, the disrespect . . . it is almost too much. We often wish we could move back to Mayberry, where our biggest concern was who had set off the firecrackers in the neighbor's garage. While those aren't the issues most parents are facing today, Melissa and Sissy believe we can still raise children who value, well, values. They provide a clear and possible path back to cultivating children who have a sense of character and groundedness, who may not be as rampant across playgrounds and parks as they once were. They paint the picture of how to raise children with manners and kindness and with a healthy sense of fear and respect both for their world and the adults around them--and to do so without totally disengaging from the realities of today's world. In short, they believe it is still possible to instill vintage values in modern kids.
Modern Parents, Vintage Values talks about the specific issues facing kids today, helping parents to more fully understand the challenges being faced. Yet Melissa and Sissy don't stop there. They focus in on nine values that are foundational for the character development of kindness, integrity, manners, compassion, forgiveness, responsibility, gratitude, patience and confidence. Each chapter is broken down into a section for children and adolescents, and specific ways to foster the specific value for the particular age. Modern Parents, Vintage Values offers parents timeless truths that can break through the chaos of today's culture and instill these truly vintage and important values in kids.
288 pages, Paperback
First published October 1, 2010
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About the author
Sissy Goff
23 books210 followersSISSY GOFF, M.Ed., LPC-MHSP spends most of her days talking with girls and their families, with the help of her counseling assistant/pet therapist, Lucy the Havanese. She has worked as the Director of Child and Adolescent Counseling at Daystar Counseling Ministries in Nashville, Tennessee since 1993, with a Master’s degree from Vanderbilt University. Sissy speaks to parents across the country and is the author of eleven books including Raising Girls. and her newest books, Raising Worry-Free Girls and Braver, Stronger Smarter (for elementary school girls) which will be released in September of 2019.
Sissy is a regular contributor to various podcasts and publications, including their own soon-to-be released podcast called Raising Boys and Girls. You can find more information and resources at www.raisingboysandgirls.com.
Sissy is a regular contributor to various podcasts and publications, including their own soon-to-be released podcast called Raising Boys and Girls. You can find more information and resources at www.raisingboysandgirls.com.
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August 10, 2020
Modern Parents, Vintage Values Sissy Goff and Melissa Trevathan is so helpful, encouraging, and above all, practical. It has three sections: Modern Parents (addressing issues all parents have to address at some point), Vintage Values (the beliefs that never go out of style and ones we want our children to possess), and Timeless Truths (reminders for parents that although this is a hard job, we can do it).
Sissy and Melissa are not just "armchair" parenting authors. They have worked with children, teens, and families for decades at their counseling center and camps in Nashville, Tennessee. There are dozens of illustrations and stories taken straight from their real-life experiences with real families who have put their biblically sound advice into practice over the years. My favorite thing about this book (which I hinted at before) is that it's so practical. Big-picture, philosophical parenting books have their place, but nearly every parent I know would much rather be given concrete examples and advice to follow, especially when it comes to having hard conversations that we'd rather avoid. (To quote "The Kid," "But what do I DOOO?") Each chapter includes a list of ways to implement that particular topic or value, and each chapter ends with a "Sunday Drive" activity, a way for you and your child to connect over something fun and meaningful. There are so many ideas that you could pick one or two per week and easily plan several months' worth of activities!
I really love this book, y'all, and I absolutely know it will be a blessing to you.
Sissy and Melissa are not just "armchair" parenting authors. They have worked with children, teens, and families for decades at their counseling center and camps in Nashville, Tennessee. There are dozens of illustrations and stories taken straight from their real-life experiences with real families who have put their biblically sound advice into practice over the years. My favorite thing about this book (which I hinted at before) is that it's so practical. Big-picture, philosophical parenting books have their place, but nearly every parent I know would much rather be given concrete examples and advice to follow, especially when it comes to having hard conversations that we'd rather avoid. (To quote "The Kid," "But what do I DOOO?") Each chapter includes a list of ways to implement that particular topic or value, and each chapter ends with a "Sunday Drive" activity, a way for you and your child to connect over something fun and meaningful. There are so many ideas that you could pick one or two per week and easily plan several months' worth of activities!
I really love this book, y'all, and I absolutely know it will be a blessing to you.
July 2, 2022
Excellent as always. I love how encouraged they make you feel about parenting. I always come away from their books reminded of how God is in control and we are not - which is something I need to be reminded of daily! Lots of great info in this book!
December 29, 2024
I'll be honest: I haven't read many parenting books. However, a dear friend recommended this one to me, and since we're about to enter the world of parenting teens, it felt like a great time to dive in. The authors are counselors who understand the challenges that teenagers and pre-teens face, yet their perspective is filled with hope because they trust in Jesus. I just finished the book and found it eye-opening, uplifting, and full of biblical wisdom.
January 4, 2024
A valuable resource for parents and educators. There is so much information out there these days about how to raise children. This book felt like an anchor for the soul. Sissy and Melissa have done it again, they have taken their years of experience and their commitment to Faith, and wrapped it up in an organized and easy to read tool for parents. I am beyond grateful for how dedicated they are to supporting families. I think this would be a wonderful resource for a parent book club.
December 12, 2024
I’m not a huge fan of parenting book, but this one intrigued me. It was good and I think would be great for Christian parents who feel a bit lost. Great, solid biblical advice! Just a lot of repeated information/ideas for me.
February 10, 2012
Counselors Melissa Trevathan and Sissy Goff work in a counseling office of 8 professionals who see over 200 kids a week! They know what modern families are facing. They hear it every day. Despite the seemingly depressing environment, they still believe in the value of compassion, gratitude, kindness, patience, manners, integrity, responsibility and confidence. They believe there are timeless truths that every parent should remember while parenting today’s modern kids (especially teens!)
The book is divided into 3 sections. In the first section, Melissa and Sissy share some scary stories of modern day issues facing the family. Whether a parent is walking with their teen through the valley of social media, peer pressure and lack of respect or they are trying to raise kids without the sense of entitlement, today’s parents have a tough job.
There is hope: the second section addresses the vintage values that all parents hope to instill into their children. The best part about this section is they not only address how these values will look in children and teens, they also specify how to instill them into the specific ages! At the end of each chapter they take you on something they call “A Sunday Drive”.
The final section called “Timeless Truths” introduces who enables parents to parent through the minefield of today’s parenting environment. They answer those questions that haunt you. They bring home hope to the modern mom or dad.
I really enjoyed reading this book. It’s not an easy-simple read. The information is meaty. Each chapter not only gives you a wealth of statistics, situations and results, they give you how-to information. The Sunday Drives are fun ideas to get you connected with your kids. For example, the first Sunday Drive shares ideas for family fun without the cell phone, laptop, iPod, etc. You know…the good old fashioned family fun!
You need to take the time to read it, study it, pray about it, and implement it. I have spent the last two months reading this book. I am glad that I took the time to read it slowly. I would have missed some words of wisdom that have alleviated some fears that arose when my children reached those precious tween/teen years.
So, just what type of issues do they talk about?
Technology: Texting, Facebook. Skype. Twitter. Should your tween have a cell phone? Should they have a Facebook account? What about sexting? (OK, as a 30-something mom…I just don’t get this one! And if I catch my tween/teen doing this, the phone is GOING BYE-BYE!) The world of gaming and how to understand it. (If that’s possible.)
Safety: How to warn without scaring your children. No guarantees for mom and dad. If you are a helicopter mom or dad, this chapter will give you nightmares. Just sayin’. But…if you take a deep breath, listen to their words and realize that these are STATISTICS, you can rest a little easier at night.
Entitlement: “Everyone has one Mom.” How to raise the kids without falling into the “giving them anything they want” trap.
Respect: Or should we say lack thereof? This doesn’t just apply to kids. There are plenty of adults who could use some training on treating a person with respect.
Risky Behavior: Every parents nightmare: addiction. Whether it be sex, food, drugs, alcohol, self-abuse, abuse or power…every parent fears addiction getting control of their kids. They address this issue very well.
Emotions: Kids have immature nervous systems and brain. This means their world is filled with emotions, some good, some bad, mostly overwhelming. How to deal with those emotions. I appreciated the section on depression, something that my family has dealt with.
At the end of each Sunday Drive, they include a list of resources for further reading.
Overall, this is one of the more well-written books on parenting in today’s world. I appreciate the first-hand accounts of issues facing today’s families. Most importantly, Melissa and Sissy keep a focus on the one who helps us with parenting. They give you the reality, but they don’t leave you without hope.
I give this book 5 stars! A must-read!
The book is divided into 3 sections. In the first section, Melissa and Sissy share some scary stories of modern day issues facing the family. Whether a parent is walking with their teen through the valley of social media, peer pressure and lack of respect or they are trying to raise kids without the sense of entitlement, today’s parents have a tough job.
There is hope: the second section addresses the vintage values that all parents hope to instill into their children. The best part about this section is they not only address how these values will look in children and teens, they also specify how to instill them into the specific ages! At the end of each chapter they take you on something they call “A Sunday Drive”.
The final section called “Timeless Truths” introduces who enables parents to parent through the minefield of today’s parenting environment. They answer those questions that haunt you. They bring home hope to the modern mom or dad.
I really enjoyed reading this book. It’s not an easy-simple read. The information is meaty. Each chapter not only gives you a wealth of statistics, situations and results, they give you how-to information. The Sunday Drives are fun ideas to get you connected with your kids. For example, the first Sunday Drive shares ideas for family fun without the cell phone, laptop, iPod, etc. You know…the good old fashioned family fun!
You need to take the time to read it, study it, pray about it, and implement it. I have spent the last two months reading this book. I am glad that I took the time to read it slowly. I would have missed some words of wisdom that have alleviated some fears that arose when my children reached those precious tween/teen years.
So, just what type of issues do they talk about?
Technology: Texting, Facebook. Skype. Twitter. Should your tween have a cell phone? Should they have a Facebook account? What about sexting? (OK, as a 30-something mom…I just don’t get this one! And if I catch my tween/teen doing this, the phone is GOING BYE-BYE!) The world of gaming and how to understand it. (If that’s possible.)
Safety: How to warn without scaring your children. No guarantees for mom and dad. If you are a helicopter mom or dad, this chapter will give you nightmares. Just sayin’. But…if you take a deep breath, listen to their words and realize that these are STATISTICS, you can rest a little easier at night.
Entitlement: “Everyone has one Mom.” How to raise the kids without falling into the “giving them anything they want” trap.
Respect: Or should we say lack thereof? This doesn’t just apply to kids. There are plenty of adults who could use some training on treating a person with respect.
Risky Behavior: Every parents nightmare: addiction. Whether it be sex, food, drugs, alcohol, self-abuse, abuse or power…every parent fears addiction getting control of their kids. They address this issue very well.
Emotions: Kids have immature nervous systems and brain. This means their world is filled with emotions, some good, some bad, mostly overwhelming. How to deal with those emotions. I appreciated the section on depression, something that my family has dealt with.
At the end of each Sunday Drive, they include a list of resources for further reading.
Overall, this is one of the more well-written books on parenting in today’s world. I appreciate the first-hand accounts of issues facing today’s families. Most importantly, Melissa and Sissy keep a focus on the one who helps us with parenting. They give you the reality, but they don’t leave you without hope.
I give this book 5 stars! A must-read!
August 16, 2020
Practical & encouraging. Especially liked the chapter on technology but it would be a great resource to have on hand to reference over the years.
May 22, 2022
Made me a little anxious at times about the hard parts of parenting teenagers (all the things that can go wrong) but overall a great message. Great reminders about what really matters as a parent.
April 21, 2022
I wasn't quite sure what I would think about this book given the title and some of the buzz around it, but I really enjoyed it! I appreciated the format and topics covered, and I thought it struck a nice balance of laying out some principles/philosophy, while also giving practical, usable examples. It moved along at a nice clip, was easy to read, and neither felt too long nor too short. Of course, in some ways, every single chapter could be an in-depth book in and of itself, but for me it worked (sometimes I get frustrated a books that are either overly prescriptive or overly distanced in their approach). Overall it felt thoughtful and helpful without being dogmatic in the way SO many parenting books can be (i.e., the 'if you don't do everything I say in the exact way I say it, your kids will be ruined' mentality) I also appreciated the format of approaching each issue as it relates to little kids as well as teens- I think sometimes books can gloss over the fact that there are distinct needs and issues in various phases.
I'm glad I had a physical copy of it to read, as I think the *many* bulleted/numbered lists would have been hard to track with and digest on audiobook. And I also am glad to keep this around to refer back to as different issues arise, and to read the 'teens' sections when my kiddos get there.
I'm glad I had a physical copy of it to read, as I think the *many* bulleted/numbered lists would have been hard to track with and digest on audiobook. And I also am glad to keep this around to refer back to as different issues arise, and to read the 'teens' sections when my kiddos get there.
April 18, 2025
I have three kids and bought this book on Amazon. I think many of the methods and advice given in this book are helpful, and the authors break it down into sections for kids and then for teenagers. I will say this is a HIGHLY religious book, with scripture and talk about god in every page. I couldn’t even make it through the entire book because it mostly talks about god. If you are religious, you may be into that. But I was thrown off when buying this book because none of the reviews mention that nor does the cover. I skimmed and read most of the bullet points which are the helpful tidbits as well as the “Sunday drive” areas which do have some helpful 1 on 1 ideas to help connect with your kids. I would not recommend this book.
October 7, 2021
This was more religious than I was expecting, but it didn't feel 'preachy'. Either way, I LOVED this book. Be sure to read the updated version from 2020 as I could tell where changes had been made to reflect current trends/technology. The advice felt practical and easy to mold into what works best for your children and family's wishes. The last section on values really got to me as I believe that we often see the best/worst parts of ourselves through our children. I would definitely recommend this book to parents who want to navigate the digital world with their kids without setting harsh ultimatums or acting like it doesn't exist.
June 21, 2019
This was pretty decent. I don't feel like there was anything revolutionary in here, but I really appreciated the real life examples and the information on teens. I feel a bit more prepared for that time (as if you can ever actually be) and that I understand more how teens feel and react. Goodness, what a mess :-P So, decent book, but I feel like I could have read an article about the teen brain and gotten just about the same information. Well written and organized though.
March 25, 2022
Eh. I received a copy of this book a few years ago and am just now reading it. It's very dated (think MySpace and Xenga discussions) but after reading reviews there does appear to be an updated version of the book. The book didn't provide any new information for me and certainly nothing different than what one could find from a quick Google search. I like the concept but the actual information was lacking.
June 20, 2025
Definitely recommend this one for Christian parents. Some great insights as to what Christian families are facing in our culture today. Now more than ever, we live in a culture that is at war against parenting. This book addresses lots of issues like technology, anxiety, depression, disrespect, etc. It gives advice on how parents can try to instill those vintage values in our kids that are based on faith. Because at the end of the day, our main goal should be to lead our children to Christ.
January 2, 2020
This book dates itself, because technology evolves and changes so quickly, but I still got a lot out of this read. It is refreshingly practical without being preachy. There were a lot of great take-away's from this one as we begin to think about how we will parent a teenager in the coming years.
April 22, 2022
Best parenting book i’ve read so far. Wish i had had this info sooner. Applicable for all ages in my opinion. Very much centered on Jesus Christ and how his examples tie into parenting. I will be rereading and referencing its advice for many years.
September 25, 2022
I’ve heard great things about Sissy Goff and I’m so glad to have finally read one of her books. What a gift she is for parents everywhere. I appreciated the candor that the authors used throughout while understanding the deep love that parents have for their struggling children.
June 16, 2017
A great book on parenting. Melissa Trevathan and Sissy Goff help parents recognize concerns of this world, the values that can overcome them, and practical ways to incorporate them into your family.
August 31, 2020
Good read but not a lot of application for younger kids. Will need to re-read when kids are older.
March 10, 2023
A lot of this felt outdated, and the writing just wasn’t my style.
May 1, 2015
When I first saw the title I was intrigued and thought this was a great approach and something my hubby and I strive for in our parenting - holding on to some vintage but essential values. The book opens with an extensive section on 'modern' issues that our children are facing today - mainly media and drug usage. The authors do tie these issues into character traits seen in youth and give reasons as to why many kids turn to these outlets and what a parent can do about it. I found much of this section to be lacking in a spiritual or biblical stance but not entirely without. I think a more biblical approach to these topics at younger ages would be helpful and serve our youth better but I think if your kids are older or you if became a Christian later in life, then this section would be very valuable!
The next section of the book deals with vintage values and it makes up the bulk of the book. I thought this section was well written and did include a much more biblical approach to these topics. Two things I enjoyed most in this section was the fact that each chapter (value) was broken down into children and then tweens/teens and how these values relate and are seen in the two age categories. The second thing I liked ,and thought one of the best features of the book, are the Sunday Drive sections. This is where the authors give practical tips on how to instil these values in our kids, in a fun and family focused way! I will certainly revisit these pages for wonderful and applicable ideas!
Over-all Modern Parents, Vintage Values was a good and easy read. I think there is much information to glean from it, especially for parents like me with young kids. It gives an idea of some of the hurdles faced down the road if certain steps and precautions are not taken while our Littles are still little!
I would have liked to see more references to God's word and His teachings in these areas but I think the authors are trying to reach a broader audience and their advice is still relevant and applicable no matter your faith stance.
I received this book, from B&H Publishing, in exchange for my honest review.
The next section of the book deals with vintage values and it makes up the bulk of the book. I thought this section was well written and did include a much more biblical approach to these topics. Two things I enjoyed most in this section was the fact that each chapter (value) was broken down into children and then tweens/teens and how these values relate and are seen in the two age categories. The second thing I liked ,and thought one of the best features of the book, are the Sunday Drive sections. This is where the authors give practical tips on how to instil these values in our kids, in a fun and family focused way! I will certainly revisit these pages for wonderful and applicable ideas!
Over-all Modern Parents, Vintage Values was a good and easy read. I think there is much information to glean from it, especially for parents like me with young kids. It gives an idea of some of the hurdles faced down the road if certain steps and precautions are not taken while our Littles are still little!
I would have liked to see more references to God's word and His teachings in these areas but I think the authors are trying to reach a broader audience and their advice is still relevant and applicable no matter your faith stance.
I received this book, from B&H Publishing, in exchange for my honest review.
February 4, 2021
As two professional counselors in Nasvhille, Trevathan and Goff hear about ALL THE STRUGGLES facing parents today.
I often wonder if I’m doing enough. Doing it right. Whether we’re making the right decisions or not. But Modern Parents, Vintage Values comes alongside you. It gives you help with thinking through some of those “big issues” – technology, disrespect, entitlement, substance abuse, anxiety, depression, etc. Whether your child is a toddler or a teenager (or anywhere in between!), Goff and Trevathan will give gentle guidance for you the parent to not only parent your child but also examine where you maybe need to work on those things yourself as well! Especially in the technology chapter, I felt the conviction to better parent my tech so daughter sees me living out the same boundaries I ask of her.
The second half of the book focuses on values to help build in your child. With real-life examples, Goff and Trevathan shed light on how we should think about the values we instill in our child.
Each chapter ends with a Sunday Roadmap. It’s a simple idea that reminds us of how to build any of these values into the fabric of our families. Reading this book makes you feel like you have a helpful guide walking you down this path.
If you need a little encouragement on your parenting journey, this is a book for you! Modern Parents, Vintage Values will walk alongside you, and help build confidence in the way you approach your parenting. This book will help you build foundational values into your children that will change their lives for the better.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher. This review is my own, honest opinion.
I often wonder if I’m doing enough. Doing it right. Whether we’re making the right decisions or not. But Modern Parents, Vintage Values comes alongside you. It gives you help with thinking through some of those “big issues” – technology, disrespect, entitlement, substance abuse, anxiety, depression, etc. Whether your child is a toddler or a teenager (or anywhere in between!), Goff and Trevathan will give gentle guidance for you the parent to not only parent your child but also examine where you maybe need to work on those things yourself as well! Especially in the technology chapter, I felt the conviction to better parent my tech so daughter sees me living out the same boundaries I ask of her.
The second half of the book focuses on values to help build in your child. With real-life examples, Goff and Trevathan shed light on how we should think about the values we instill in our child.
Each chapter ends with a Sunday Roadmap. It’s a simple idea that reminds us of how to build any of these values into the fabric of our families. Reading this book makes you feel like you have a helpful guide walking you down this path.
If you need a little encouragement on your parenting journey, this is a book for you! Modern Parents, Vintage Values will walk alongside you, and help build confidence in the way you approach your parenting. This book will help you build foundational values into your children that will change their lives for the better.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher. This review is my own, honest opinion.
July 13, 2010
Modern Parents, Vintage Values by Melissa Trevathan & Sissy Goff is a powerful resource for parents in a world when values seem to have gone by the wayside. Both authors are counselors at Daystar Counseling Ministries, so they bring a wealth of anecdotes about bad behavior and ideas to raise children in a Christian way in a secular world. The chapters focus on various virtues: patience, kindness, compassion, etc, that our children can be taught. Of course the most important lesson they impart is that our children learn through our example. When we act in a hypocritical manner, we can't expect them to get the message. Each chapter ends with a "Sunday drive" which are realistic exercises to use at home with your children to encourage growth in that specific area. The authors also break up the chapters into sections about younger children and then teenagers, because what works with one group won't necessarily work with the other. I appreciated how the authors never made me feel like a failure as a parent. The book is always encouraging, and while the authors have high aspirations for their readers, they are also recognize that parents are human and therefore fallible. It's a book I would recommend to anyone with children, regardless of age, as I found advice for my seven-year-old as well as my two teenagers.
June 26, 2020
Wow! This revised version of Modern Parents Vintage Values by Sissy Goff and Melissa Trevathan is a gift! Modern Parents Vintage Values helps explores some of the issues facing children and teens today, addressing practical ways for parents to begin to address them, offers sound advice for trying to prevent them, and explores insight into children and teens of the world today.
Sissy and Melissa use their vast wisdom from helping children and teens over the years to offer valuable insight for parenting children and teens today. I often have to decide is this is a pen worthy book? Meaning will I underline in it or not? It took just the introduction for me to realize it was pen worthy!
Modern Parents Vintage Values offers statistics and insight but also the “Sunday Drive” section that provides activities that you can do with your child to help instill character in them today. I would recommend this book for parents of children ages five to seventeen. This book offers such practical how to for parents today.
I was given a free copy of this book from the publisher. I am thrilled to recommend this book.
Sissy and Melissa use their vast wisdom from helping children and teens over the years to offer valuable insight for parenting children and teens today. I often have to decide is this is a pen worthy book? Meaning will I underline in it or not? It took just the introduction for me to realize it was pen worthy!
Modern Parents Vintage Values offers statistics and insight but also the “Sunday Drive” section that provides activities that you can do with your child to help instill character in them today. I would recommend this book for parents of children ages five to seventeen. This book offers such practical how to for parents today.
I was given a free copy of this book from the publisher. I am thrilled to recommend this book.
October 1, 2010
'Modern Parents, Vintage Values'. This is a great lil tool to help you instill character in your children. Isn't it TNT that ask what kind of Character are you? Well I am one that values these things.
* Kindness
* Compassion
* Forgiveness
* Gratitude
* Integrity
* Responsibility
* Patience
* Confidence
* Manners
I am sure you do too. But do you see that around you? Are you sharing those things with your children or grandchildren? How do you teach these lessons? Is it possible with all that bombards our kids. The internet, social media, the issue of entitlement...do you see these battles in your life? How about the lack of respect that is now in society. That we have to jump through hoops just to be seen then ignored once we are there. Can you change that? I think so. And teaching our children to share from their hearts and souls is the beginning. I bet you would love to have this lil gem of a book to hand out to your family and friends too.
* Kindness
* Compassion
* Forgiveness
* Gratitude
* Integrity
* Responsibility
* Patience
* Confidence
* Manners
I am sure you do too. But do you see that around you? Are you sharing those things with your children or grandchildren? How do you teach these lessons? Is it possible with all that bombards our kids. The internet, social media, the issue of entitlement...do you see these battles in your life? How about the lack of respect that is now in society. That we have to jump through hoops just to be seen then ignored once we are there. Can you change that? I think so. And teaching our children to share from their hearts and souls is the beginning. I bet you would love to have this lil gem of a book to hand out to your family and friends too.
July 15, 2020
In a world where values don't seem to matter as much, this book gives a refreshing perspective on raising kids. It gives practical insight and advice for parents everywhere wanting to raise their kids with character. This book is worth the read for any soon to be parents, those thinking about parenting, or those already in the thick of it, & is practical and applicable no matter where you are in your parenting journey.
Through 120 pages of stories and advice, you'll learn how to instill character in your kids in a modern world. Sissy Goff & Melissa Trevathan combine their experience and expertise into one book that can help you become Modern Parents with Vintage Values.
This will be a book that I will use one day when I'm a parent, but will definitely be loaning out in the meantime for my closest friends who are parents too.
DISCLAIMER: I received this book from B&H Publishing in exchange for an honest review. I was not required to write a positive review.
Through 120 pages of stories and advice, you'll learn how to instill character in your kids in a modern world. Sissy Goff & Melissa Trevathan combine their experience and expertise into one book that can help you become Modern Parents with Vintage Values.
This will be a book that I will use one day when I'm a parent, but will definitely be loaning out in the meantime for my closest friends who are parents too.
DISCLAIMER: I received this book from B&H Publishing in exchange for an honest review. I was not required to write a positive review.
August 12, 2016
I only read some of this book but I liked what I read. I just got more interested in other things and the stress that I was having over some growing pain or another passed and I set it aside. I love the premise and the values it promotes...
Want to read
May 13, 2010*Thanks to B&H for providing a copy for review.*
May 29, 2010
Full review is posted here:
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May 10, 2014
Great book with really great tips on subjects like compassion, entitlement, kindness, patience and confidence. I will be using a lot of these tips with my children.
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