Teaching your child to have good character, both privately and publicly. (I have a good friend who is strongly Child-Centered in her parenting, and it's very interesting to see the negative effects of this, especially after having read this book.) Then there is Character-Centered, which seems the obvious answer. In Child-Centered, they are giving the child what THEY want. In Parent-Centered, the parent is concerned with molding the child into what they want them to be, in giving them the attributes (publicly) that they want. This is something that I find difficult to keep seperate, and find myself jumping into many different facets of each style. For example, her comparison between Parent-Centered, Child-Centered and Character-Centered parenting. I had just finished a bible study on parenting, so I was intrigued and wanted to continue this subject! Whether you're parenting tots or teens, "Raising Respectful Children in a Disrespectful World "offers valuable advice for cultivating a house of respect.Ī few months back I was approached by Howard Books to review Raising Respectful Children in a Disrespectful World by Jill Rigby. With wisdom and insight, Jill Rigby shares age-appropriate ways to set boundaries with children without building walls of separation. "Finally, Rigby calls for parents to discipline (teach) their children rather than punish them. Drawing a distinction between performance and purpose, this book maintains that rather than focusing on what you want your child to "do, "you ask what you want your child to "become. Character-centered parents are more concerned with their child's character than their child's comfort. Child-centered parents are more concerned with their child's approval than their child's well-being. "Raising Respectful Children in a Disrespectful World" examines three different styles of parenting-parent-centered, child-centered, and character-centered." "Parent-centered parents are more concerned with their own agenda than their child's best interest. It's the difference between self-centered and others-centered children, the difference between performance-driven and purpose-focused teenagers.
"And author Jill Rigby says there's a big difference. This inspirational parenting guide offers proactive and positive steps to raising respectful, engaged, and grateful children.In an effort to raise children with a healthy view of themselves, parents often focus on "self-esteem "rather than "self-respect.