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

by John White (Author)

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Product Description
John White offers comfort and counsel to the parents of children with severe problems like rebellion, alcoholism, drug abuse, homosexuality, or suicidal tendencies.

Product Details

• Paperback: 245 pages
• Publisher: InterVarsity Press (September 1979)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0877845824
• ISBN-13: 978-0877845829
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #122,984 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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36 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Someone Who Understands "Parents in Pain", November 12, 2002

By	M Cunningham (Tennessee) - See all my reviews

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.

31 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Resource for Parents who need Tough love encouragment, February 1, 2001

By	rodboomboom (Dearborn, Michigan United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)

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.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book, February 25, 2008

By	Sally H "Sally" (UK) - See all my reviews

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