Shepherding A Child's Heart By Tedd Trip -

Ultimately, Tripp argues that the law (rules) cannot save a child. Only the Gospel can. By showing a child their failure to meet God's standard, parents point them toward their need for a Savior.

Tripp identifies different types of communication needed for different situations: Validating and building up the child. Correction: Addressing specific wrongdoings. Rebuke: A firm warning against a dangerous path. Entreaty: Appealing to the child’s conscience and soul. 5. Stages of Development The book breaks down shepherding goals by age: Shepherding a Child's Heart by Tedd Trip

Moving toward a mentoring relationship as the teen learns to shepherd their own heart before God. 6. The Gospel Focus Ultimately, Tripp argues that the law (rules) cannot

Tripp acknowledges that children are influenced by their environment (home life, structure, trauma, and blessings). However, he emphasizes that the child's to these influences is determined by their heart. As a parent, you cannot control every influence, but you can shepherd how they process them. 3. God-Given Authority The book emphasizes that parents act as God’s agents . Tripp identifies different types of communication needed for

The goal of authority is to provide protection and direction, helping the child eventually transition from being under parental authority to being under God’s authority. 4. Communication as Shepherding