Parenting Practices Producing Progress, Prosperity & Posterity

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"This book gave me so much courage and power to start my journey as a new mom. With great kindness and a deep understanding of the challenges involved, Mr. Patterson was able to bring a unique perspective on the most basic issues that arise in everyday life.  It is very comforting to the readers as they can identify as parents and relate to this book.
 
With wisdom, humor, and practical advice, this book illustrates the kind of communication that builds self-esteem, inspires confidence, encourages responsibility, and makes a major contribution to the stability of today’s family. 
 
From how to deal with feelings, to the struggle to let children become independent, to healthy communication skills, I felt as though I was reading a guide to help me through life. 
 
I highly recommend this book to any new family or even persons who are thinking about starting a family."

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The Men and Women’s Departments of the Marabella Pentecostal Church present a free Parenting Workshop.

Date: Thursday 16th June 2022
Venue: Marabella Pentecostal Church, 5 Theresa Street Marabella
Time: 9am- 12noon

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This book has to be regarded as a must read for all parents. There are so many well documented “nuggets of truth” relating to parenting that were presented in this manuscript, and captured by Dr Patterson. I believe that he left “no stone unturned” as he covered this very important topic from all angles.

Of particular interest and significance to me are the thoughts expressed in my following favorite quotes

Chapter 1. Providing For Your children
“Provision of the material needs at the exclusion of providing examples of good values would leave child morally and spiritually pauperized.” (Page 9). Our provision for all children must be balanced and all-round.

Chapter 5 Positioning our Children.
“We are coaches in the first instance.” (page 41). God has given us the responsibility to guide our children which is not an easy task sometimes but with His help this is a joyous experience.

Chapter 9 “Preaching” to our children. The use of the inverted commas (“ ”) around the word that suggested an expanded definition of the word to mean that the verbal must be “complimented by exemplary actions of the parents” (Page 84)

Chapter 13 Peaceful Environment For Your Children.
“Children, then must be able to experience the home as a place of peace shelter and safety.” (Page 120) When they experience this at home it acts as a buffer for many external pulls on their lives.

As a parent myself with three children and three grandchildren I can endorse the perspectives and viewpoints expressed in this book. Many of them I have practiced over the years and seen them work.

We thank Rev Dr Patterson for his labour of love in producing this masterpiece that would be impacting to all who read it, especially parents as they navigate this wonderful experience of parenthood.

Review by Bishop Rev Dr Anthony Roberts

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Today’s Quote of the Day:

“Swearing your child to an oath of secrecy in relation to the other parent can do mental and emotional damage to your child. This may not be the intended effect, but it places the child, especially at younger ages, under tremendous stress. Generally speaking, children love both parents and one parent should not embark on any mission to end that love and admiration which is directed to the other parent. This creates turmoil in a child’s mind. Even when a parent is faltering in his/ her parenting roles, children tend to celebrate that parent as a hero/heroine for one special act, though there may have been several other infringements. This can produce some jealousy and anger within the other parent who may react by sharing information about the other parent which may be true or partially true or completely untrue. Whichever category it falls into, be aware of the psychological damage that is possibly being done to your child- a damage that may be irrepairable.” Page 124 Parenting Practices|The Book ~ Rev. Dr. Lurtan Patterson

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Today’s Quote of the Day:

“Through play with children many lessons can be taught and learned. The onus is on the parent to ensure three things at least during the play process. In the first instance, the parent must ensure the child’s safety. Secondly, the parent must ensure that the experience is exhilarating, exciting and epic. The child should be virtually raptured in the event. Thirdly, it is in such a raptured and ecstatic moment that characteristics and behavioural patterns emerge effortlessly, genuinely and unambiguously. The parent must therefore use the opportunity to observe carefully and critically. The area must be safe and the play should be executed as safely as possible.” Page 54 Parenting Practices|The Book by Rev. Dr. Lurtan Patterson

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Today’s Quote of the Day:

“Parents must realize that the atmosphere we create at home, impacts forcefully and indelibly on our children and their performance. Don’t expect the school, community group or religious leader to work magic after the damage has been done. In counseling sessions with parent and child, there have been times when acknowledgement of wrong doing on the parent’s part had to be elicited, accompanied by an appropriate apology. Some issues with our children may remain outstanding until they are addressed by the parent. Deviant behaviour (though it is never to be endorsed) can at times be traced to what the child saw and heard between parents. Some matters need to be removed from under the carpet and be followed by candid confession.” ~Rev. Dr. Lurtan Patterson