In this provocative book, author Leslie Leyland Fields explores with refreshing honesty the Myths That can lead to unrealistic expectations and distract us from God\'s purposes for our children and for us.
Includes ``going deeper`` questions for individuals, couples, or groups..
Fresh, provocative insights will lead you to a deeper understanding of God and yourself- an understanding That lifts the weight of Guilt and fear and frees you to love Your children as God intended.
Through a close look at God\'s own life as a parent as well as stories from real-life families, Fields highlights the transforming biblical truths That release parents from the grip of mistaken assumptions. - Good Parenting will result in happy children. - There is one ``right`` biblical model for family life. - Your success as a parent can be measured by Your child\'s behavior. - You will always feel love for Your child.
In Parenting Is Your Highest Calling, she tackles nine Myths about parenting, including: - Children make you happy and bring great fulfillment.
Why am I not a more joyful parent? Why aren\'t my kids turning out as I expected? Why do I always feel as if I\'m not doing enough for my children? Is Parenting Supposed to Be This Difficult? As a mOther of six, Leslie Leyland Fields knows firsthand the insecurities and questions That come with rearing children.
In this provocative book, author Leslie Leyland Fields explores with refreshing honesty the Myths That can lead to unrealistic expectations and distract us from God\'s purposes for our children and for us