One of the premier ministries for families is Focus on the Family, founded by Dr. James Dobson. The goal of Focus on the Family is found on all their literature…”nurturing and defending families worldwide.” One way to do this is through ministry Focus on the Family provides specifically for parents. What does Focus on the Family see as the primary need for parents? “Wisdom for raising children in today’s culture”. And this wisdom is just what the doctor ordered and available without prescription at www.family.org/parenting
When you visit Focus on the Family Parenting section, you will find a variety of resources to help as a parent in today’s culture. This includes technology safety for your kids, health and safety, schooling, discipline, relating to your children, and special family situations. There is also basic information on child development and parenting stages. Resources include cds, books, and videos to help with teaching your child, growing as a parent, and equipping parents to be the leader and teacher God designed them to be. For example, the dreaded sex talk-there are resources to help parents try to teach the Godly perspective and how to train their children in this way rather than the world’s way. Of course, children have to accept the lesson, but the step for parents is the proper administration of God’s word in their child’s life. Scripture states that if we “train up a child in the way they should go, and when he is old, he will not turn from it” (Proverbs 22:6).
Focus on the Family helps parents with fulfilling this scripture requirement in helping parents to train a child in the way they should go. The tools available both free and for purchase will equip a parent. In this day, many parents just do not feel informed or equipped. Focus on the Family is trying to help. Visit them today at www.family.org/parenting
