Advice for Christian Parents in a World Gone Wild
Sex-selection technologies in the West are now more often used to select a preference for girls than for boys—reversing a (detestable) historical trend in place for thousands of years.
Shocking, isn’t it?
In his alarming article, “The End of Men? — A Hard Look at the Future” Dr. Albert Mohler presents the argument that our postmodern, postindustrial society is be better suited to women than to men. Citing an article by Hanna Rosin of The Atlantic, Mohler shares her observation that men are falling behind women in almost every sector of cultural influence and economic power. Why?
Young Manhood is Under Threat
Rosin explains, “The postindustrial economy is indifferent to men’s size and strength. The attributes that are most valuable today—social intelligence, open communication, the ability to sit still and focus—are, at a minimum, not predominately male.”
Mohler adds, “Boys are clearly falling behind girls in both educational achievement and aspiration… God intended for men to have a role as workers, reflecting God’s own image in their vocation. The most important issue here is not the gains made by women, but the displacement of men.” Read More ...
Clearly, this emerging cultural scenario is potentially disastrous to our boys. We must be informed and intentional about our parenting. But what about our precious girls? How do we help them navigate the choppy waters as females in this postmodern, postindustrial culture? And how can we encourage them to blossom into mature Godly women in an over-sexualized society?
Two New Resources for Raising Godly Girls
You might be interested to know about two brand new books on my nightstand. Written by respected Christian authors, they offer solid answers to these difficult questions.
Sex-selection technologies in the West are now more often used to select a preference for girls than for boys—reversing a (detestable) historical trend in place for thousands of years.
Shocking, isn’t it?
In his alarming article, “The End of Men? — A Hard Look at the Future” Dr. Albert Mohler presents the argument that our postmodern, postindustrial society is be better suited to women than to men. Citing an article by Hanna Rosin of The Atlantic, Mohler shares her observation that men are falling behind women in almost every sector of cultural influence and economic power. Why?
Young Manhood is Under Threat
Rosin explains, “The postindustrial economy is indifferent to men’s size and strength. The attributes that are most valuable today—social intelligence, open communication, the ability to sit still and focus—are, at a minimum, not predominately male.”
Mohler adds, “Boys are clearly falling behind girls in both educational achievement and aspiration… God intended for men to have a role as workers, reflecting God’s own image in their vocation. The most important issue here is not the gains made by women, but the displacement of men.” Read More ...
Clearly, this emerging cultural scenario is potentially disastrous to our boys. We must be informed and intentional about our parenting. But what about our precious girls? How do we help them navigate the choppy waters as females in this postmodern, postindustrial culture? And how can we encourage them to blossom into mature Godly women in an over-sexualized society?
Two New Resources for Raising Godly Girls
You might be interested to know about two brand new books on my nightstand. Written by respected Christian authors, they offer solid answers to these difficult questions.
1. Bringing up Girls: Practical Advice and Encouragement for Those Shaping the Next Generation of Women (Tyndale 2010). By Dr. James Dobson, this is the companion to his best-selling book, Bringing Up Boys. Here are two quotes by Dobson from Jim Daly’s blog, Finding Home.“Although our daughters are doing rather well academically and on some measures of social and personal health, I have to tell you that in many ways, I am even more concerned about girls than boys… So much has changed for the worse in recent years. Our daughters are under enormous pressures rarely experienced by their mothers, grandmothers and previous generations.”—Bringing Up Girls
“Tell her she is pretty every chance you get… Hug her. Compliment her admirable traits. Build her confidence by giving her your time and attention. Defend her when she is struggling. And let her know that she has a place in your heart that is reserved only for her. She will never forget it.”—Bringing Up Girls
You can scan the Table of Contents for more information about this book in the First Chapter .pdf download
2. Girls Gone Wise in a World Gone Wild
by Mary A. Kassian (Moody 2010). From the Publisher’s Description at CBD:
2. Girls Gone Wise in a World Gone Wild by Mary A. Kassian (Moody 2010). From the Publisher’s Description at CBD:
“Inundated by popular culture, many women have lost their bearings and no longer trust the internal compass that intuitively affirms those things that are good, true, and noble about womanhood. And as Jesus’ favorite and most powerful teaching tactic was the parable, it is appropriate that Mary Kassian walks the reader through the compelling tale of the wild versus wise woman found in Proverbs 7.
By using 21 points of contrast, the reader will be able to discern the difference between wild and wise. And then evaluate her own direction – is she living as a wise, biblically savy woman? Or has she bought into the one our culture holds as ideal – the wild woman.”
Book Giveaway
I would like to send you my copy of this book—a generous gift from Mary Kassian’s publisher. The first person to leave a comment on this post with the words, “Girls Gone Wise” is the winner!
Related: Once a month Jennifer hosts her meme, What’s on Your Nightstand
at Five Minutes For Books. It's a great way to find out what other book-lovers are reading each month. The Carnival of Homeschooling is also another wonderful resource for thoughtful Moms.
Photos: cketrophotos (Flickr)
Coming Soon—Describe Your Writing Space
I would like to send you my copy of this book—a generous gift from Mary Kassian’s publisher. The first person to leave a comment on this post with the words, “Girls Gone Wise” is the winner!
Related: Once a month Jennifer hosts her meme, What’s on Your Nightstand
at Five Minutes For Books. It's a great way to find out what other book-lovers are reading each month. The Carnival of Homeschooling is also another wonderful resource for thoughtful Moms.
Photos: cketrophotos (Flickr)
Coming Soon—Describe Your Writing Space
Do you read parenting books? Your favorites?
12 Comments:
Girls Gone Wise!
What a great couple of books. Oh to be first! Sigh. ;)
Thanks for sharing -- now that I have a little girl of my own, my eyes are even more wide open at the challenge before me to raise her as a God-confident woman.
Certainly hot topics and some solid stuff to think about! Thanks for linking up with us!
-Dawn, 5minutesforbooks.com
I would love a copy of this book! As you and I discussed the other day though I am desperately seeking God for direction in collaborating on a biblical centered bible study for boys.
Hi
You know I was just thinking of you today
do you remember the meme you did on daughters. I still have it on my side bar . I always loved that one.
Light it back up again and I will join in so would others I am sure.
Hope your doing well. Love the books. girls gone wise if you get another one :)
I just finished Bringing Up Girls and found it so on target for girls of today. It is truly a wonderful resource!
Well I'm not first but I am definitely gonna check out BOTH of these books. I have Dobson book already on my xmas list for my hubby to purchase but I might not be able to wait that long! lol
Yes...I read parenting books. I used to teach a parenting class for an inner city crisis pregnancy center so I read them alot back then. My favorites are The 5 Love Languages of Children, Boundaries for Children, The Discipline Book (can't remember the author but he is a Christian doctor with his wife). I try to stick to christian ones.
Wow--the Girls Gone Wise does look good.
It's a scary world for them these days.
Girls gone wise sounded oh so good
But I so agree with the statements re men and the care we need to give to our men and the upbringing of our boys.
They so need to know we need them, value them and admire them.....and even submit to them under God.
As a mother of five boys this is my hearts cry...I do have one girl, but I seemed to try to want more for my boys because the world just says they are dumb! I just hate that. Look at the stats on ADD and ADHD....most are boys.
Thanks for the resources on the girls...mine is now 19! She has heard her mom's heart's cry for the boys!!!
It has always bothered me when people felt sorry for me for having boys......what does they say to our sons!!!...when we approach a mother with boys and say, "oh my, I feel so sorry for you!"?
Okay...off my soap box!
Rach: Hey girl, you're the winner! I'll be in touch... Congratulations!
GlowinGirl: You have a worthy task ahead. You're a dedicated Mom.
Morninglightmama: Thanks for visiting! ღ
A Stone Gatherer: I'm excited about your Bible study for boys!
Donetta: You're too sweet! I'd love to know specifically which post you're thinking of. Could you leave me the link here in the comments? Thanks for your vote of confidence, my friend.
Beth: Excellent. Thanks for your thumbs up... And thanks for visiting! ღ
Faith: Thanks for your suggestions... I didn't realize there was a kids' version: 5 Love Languages for Children!
Jennifer: Nice to see you here!
Ozjane: You summed this up so succinclty: They so need to know we need them, value them and admire them.....and even submit to them under God. Thanks!
Janette: I agree with you completely. Don't worry about "ranting." Our society does a lot of male-bashing and we must work extra-hard to show our respect and admiration for boys and men. (Which I'm happy to do... and it sounds like you are too!)
It's a scary world with some hard challenges for both our girls and our boys. Thanks for the reminder to cherish them for who they are while we help them grow.
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