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Parents in Pain : Overcoming the Hurt and Frustration of Problem Children

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As a parent who had experienced many of the pains addressed by Dr. White in this book, I felt grateful -- grateful that he had so simply and so eloquently described many of the emotions that my husband and I encountered several years ago. As a current graduate student in Counseling, I found this resource one which I would happily share with Christian parents who find themselves dealing with these issues. The book presents hope and practical advice that parents so desparately need. It serves to remind them of a principle that at the times is so easy to forget -- you can't live your child's life for them, and you aren't really helping by always rescuing them from the consequences of their actions. Finally, I appreciated Dr. White's gentle and non-critical use of scriptural references and applications. He accomplished his goal, at least with this reader, of reminding me that ours is a God who is able and very willing to help us when we are in pain and that the help He gives may not be that for which we prayed, but it will always be that which is indeed the best.

This is a growing group of people, who as parents find some of their children in such positions as they need to take those "Hosea/Gomer" steps in Hosea 2 of abandoning them until they hit bottom and realize "Gee, it was better with my first husband."

This is solid book with good advice to help such parents in such difficult scenarios have the reassurance they're not the only ones; have the encouragment to tough love it out, and also, neve give up on their kids or themselves as loving parents.

Have used this book professionally in counseling, and unfortunately, in my personal parenting as well. Excellent, blessed resource.

This is a practical and compassionate book for parents struggling with out of control teenagers. It is written from a Christian viewpoint by a psychiatrist who had problems withe one of his own children. It covers the issues of low self esteem, threats of violence, nights of worry, illegal activity, etc., in a pragmatic way. The guidance is helpful - it won't take away the pain but it gives some idea of how to manage the situation.Parents in Pain: Overcoming the Hurt and Frustration of Problem Children

As a parent of a wayward child I can identify with this book. A must read for all parents and especially for those whose child has turn away from the faith. Gives practical ideas on how to cope with the frustration, embarressment and pain.

This book is not only for parents of "prodigal" children but is so helpful for any parent. Our children will always make choices, even if those choices are not self-destructive, we may not always agree with them and this book teaches how to let go of control and to relinquish our children to God.

This book was recommended to me by my pastor who used it when his son was causing grief through his behavior. I could really connect with this book because of my wayward, problem teenage son. I highly recommend it. The copy I bought had a different cover but was the same book.

This book as been very helpful as I counsel with parents of troubled and difficult teens. I have given several copies to parents in distress.

The author didn't hold back in any area that parents really need to consider. I read many sections of this book over and over and I get it! Now I sleep at night without tossing and turning because of my teen. I shared excerpts with friends, bought a copy for my dad and my husband also read it from cover-to-cover --- and he is not a reader.

If your teens are troubling your heart and your spirit, you will be at peace after you've delved into the truths on the pages of this book. The changes I've made in myself have caused a positive reaction in my teen; however, the book is for parents.

I highly recommend it.