30 Ways in 30 Days to Take Back Your Family

by Hagelin, Rebecca

• ISBN13: 9781596985681
• ISBN10: 1596985682
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-03-17
• Publisher: Regnery Pub

Summary

A senior communications fellow for The Heritage Foundation, a leading conservative organization, provides parents with 30 specific steps and achievable goals to protect their family and win the culture war.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. ix
Introduction	p. 1
Commit To The Daily Battle	p. 11
Envision The Childhood You Want For Your Children, And The Adults You Want Them To Become	p. 19
Assess Your Home	p. 29
Understand How Marketers Target Your Children	p. 37
Make Your Home Inviting, Warm, And ... Fun!	p. 47
Create Family Time	p. 57
Discuss The Modern Challenges Of Friendship With Your Teen And Evaluate Your Own Friendships	p. 69
Know The Difference Between Your Principles And Your Preferences	p. 77
Write A Letter To Your Teen	p. 85
Battle The Culture, Not Your Child	p. 93
Direct Your Child's Education	p. 103
Learn How To Have Meaningful Discussions With Your Child	p. 115
Vow To Be The Parent (Not Your Child's Best Friend)	p. 123
Secure Allies In The Battle	p. 133
Develop And Follow Your "Mother's Intuition" And "Father Knows Best" Instincts	p. 143
Install Parental Controls On Your Televisions-And Be The Ultimate Control	p. 151
Be Your Family's Movie Critic	p. 161
Tell Your Children What Makes A True Hero, And Pledge To Be A Hero, Too	p. 171
Teach Your Children Every Day That They Have God-Given Value	p. 179
Establish A Family Tradition Of A Daily Quiet Time	p. 189
Set The Example	p. 197
Follow Ten Simple Steps With Your Teens To Foster Ongoing Support For Their Purity	p. 205
Set Clothing Standards For Your Daughter That Reflect She Is To Be Respected And Admired For Who She Truly Is	p. 215
Dress Your Son In Respect	p. 223
Obtain A Reliable Internet Filter	p. 233
Keep Your Kids Safe In Online Social Networking	p. 243
Let The Golden Rule, Rule Your Home	p. 253
Help Your Children to Connect Ownership Of Material Things And Privileges With Work	p. 261
Teach Your Children To Be Good Stewards	p. 271
Make Your Own List	p. 283
Even More Help	p. 293
Index	p. 307
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