1. Shade for our children -- the demise of modern society -- the demise of the family -- is it too late to save the family? -- where is the church in all this? -- children should be seen as a blessing, not a hardship -- parenting is supposed to be a joy, not a burden -- success in parenting is measured by what the parents do, not by what the child does -- a child's most important influences come from parents, not peers -- 2. Understanding your child's greatest needs -- recognizing your child's true potential -- behaviorism is no answer -- isolationism is no answer -- self-esteem is no answer -- the child's greatest need: regeneration -- 3. Good news for your kids -- take your time and be thorough -- teach them the whole counsel of God -- highlight the doctrines most crucial to the gospel -- teach your children diligently -- 4. Teaching your children wisdom -- an introduction to the wisdom of Solomon -- the personification of wisdom -- vital lessons for life -- 5. The first commandment with a promise -- teaching obedience in a rebellious age -- confronting the child's natural bent -- compensating for the child's immaturity -- helping them grow in wisdom, in stature, and in favor with God and men -- understanding obedience -- honoring the Lord in the family -- discerning the attitude behind the act -- profiting from the promise -- 6. The nurture and admonition of the Lord -- don't provoke them to anger -- give them the right training -- admonish them when necessary -- 7. The father's role -- the meaning of love -- the manner of love -- the motive of love -- 8. The mother's role -- to whom does she submit? -- why does she submit? -- how does she submit? -- how far does she submit?
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