After having not read this book for over 15 years, I've been going through it afresh. It's excellent, particularly in the hands of a parent striving to biblically raise their children. I hesitate to recommend it as a first book on parenting if someone isn't yet convinced corporal punishment is effective and biblical, or for someone who might think secular schools are ok. I can see parents who lean toward being child centered missing (though it would take effort to miss... ) the critical importance of quick obedience for this beauty to play out. Being effective with obedience (first time with a good attitude) obviously necessitates an effective method of getting the child trained when very young, and a proper heart attitude of the parent must accompany that method. This shouldn't be missed. Home educators need to understand the importanceof obedience, and if they do, they will truly appreciate the teachings in this book.
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