Raising Respectful Children in a Disrespectful World

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. And author Jill Rigby says there’s a big difference. It’s the difference between self-centered and others-centered children, the difference between performance-driven and purpose-focused teenagers.

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. Child-centered parents are more concerned with their child’s approval than their child’s well-being. Character-centered parents are more concerned with their child’s character than their child’s comfort. 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. Finally, Rigby calls for parents to discipline (teach) their children rather than punish them.

With wisdom and insight, Jill Rigby shares age-appropriate ways to set boundaries with children without building walls of separation. Whether you’re parenting tots or teens, Raising Respectful Children in a Disrespectful World offers valuable advice for cultivating a house of respect.

"What children are taught to respect, they value; the more they value people, ideas, and even things, the more meaningful their lives become. "Raising Respectful Children in a Disrespectful World" is the book every parent should read to ensure that their children will become blessings to the world."--Dr. Laura Schlessinger, internationally syndicated talk-show host; author, "Bad Childhood, Good Life"

"Jill Rigby tells us in practical words what we all need to not only hear but do. This book should be required reading for all parents."--Kathie Lee Gifford, Today co-host of Kathie Lee & Hoda

"If you're concerned about the negative effect popular culture is having on America's children, and you want to know what you can do to prevent your child from falling under its sway, then you need to read this book and you need to do what Jill Rigby says, because she's right and that's all there is to it."--John Rosemond, author of Parenting by the Book

"In a world where permissive misbehavior is more the rule than the exception--at a time when so many parents have opted out--Jill Rigby comes along with a marvelous ray of hope for all who have accepted the responsibility of guiding those who will lead the next generation."--H. B. London, vice president of Focus on the Family

"Jill explains what it means to raise children of purpose as she shares practical, how-to, godly principles to help parents teach their children to have self-respect and to respect others."--Dennis Rainey, president of FamilyLife

"With a kindness unlike anyone I've ever known, Jill urges children to live lives they can be proud of, lives that will make a difference for the kingdom of God. Parents can now experience the blessing from her years of work and vast knowledge in how to raise respectful children in the disrespectful world they must grow up in."--Eva Marie Everson, speaker and author of Sex, Lies, and the Media and Sex, Lies, and High School

If youre concerned about the negative effect popular culture is having on Americas children, and you want to know what you can do to prevent your child from falling under its sway, then you need to read this book and you need to do what Jill Rigby says, because shes right and thats all there is to it.--John Rosemond, author of Parenting by the Book

With a kindness unlike anyone Ive ever known, Jill urges children to live lives they can be proud of, lives that will make a difference for the kingdom of God. Parents can now experience the blessing from her years of work and vast knowledge in how to raise respectful children in the disrespectful world they must grow up in.--Eva Marie Everson, speaker and author of Sex, Lies, and the Media and Sex, Lies, and High School

Jill Rigby tells us in practical words what we all need to not only hear but do. This book should be required reading for all parents. --Kathie Lee Gifford, Today co-host of Kathie Lee & Hoda"

If you re concerned about the negative effect popular culture is having on America s children, and you want to know what you can do to prevent your child from falling under its sway, then you need to read this book and you need to do what Jill Rigby says, because she s right and that s all there is to it. --John Rosemond, author of Parenting by the Book"