Table of Contents
Foreword 9
Introduction 11
Chapter 1 Commit to the Daily Battle 23
Chapter 2 Envision the Childhood You Want for Your Children, and the Adults You Want Them to Become 33
Chapter 3 Assess Your Home 43
Chapter 4 Understand How Marketers Target Your Children 53
Chapter 5 Make Your Home Inviting, Warm, and… Fun! 67
Chapter 6 Create Family Time 79
Chapter 7 Discuss the Modern Challenges of Friendship with Your Teens and Evaluate Your Own Friendships 93
Chapter 8 Know the Difference between Your Principles and Your Preferences 103
Chapter 9 Write a Letter to Your Teens 113
Chapter 10 Battle the Culture, Not Your Children 123
Chapter 11 Direct Your Children's Education 135
Chapter 12 Learn How to Have Meaningful Discussions with Your Children 147
Chapter 13 Vow to Be the Parent (Not Your Children's Best Friend) 157
Chapter 14 Secure Allies in the Battle 167
Chapter 15 Develop and Follow Your "Mother's Intuition" and "Father Knows Best" Instincts 179
Chapter 16 Install Parental Controls on Your Televisions-and Be the Ultimate Control 189
Chapter 17 Be Your Family's Movie Critic 201
Chapter 18 Tell Your Children What Makes a True Hero, and Pledge to Be a Hero Too 211
Chapter 19 Teach Your Children Every Day That They Have God-Given Value 221
Chapter 20 Establish a Family Tradition of a Daily Quiet Time 235
Chapter 21 Set the Example 245
Chapter 22 Follow Ten Simple Steps with Your Teens to Provide Support for Their Purity 255
Chapter 23 Set Clothing Standards for Your Daughter That Reflect She Is to Be Respected and Admired for Who She Truly Is 267
Chapter 24 Dress Your Son in Respect 277
Chapter 25 Install a Reliable Internet Filter 287
Chapter 26 Keep Your Children Safe in Online Social Media 299
Chapter 27 Let the Golden Rule Rule Your Home 309
Chapter 28 Help Your Children Connect Privileges and Ownership of Material Things with Work 319
Chapter 29 Teach Your Children to Be Good Stewards 329
Chapter 30 Make Your Own List 341
Bonus Chapter 31 Marriage 353
Even More Help 373
