Building Strong Family Ties - Herbert W Armstrong - October 1984

Herbert W Armstrong

Part One: The Plain Truth About Child Rearing: Today the reality of a generation gap stares society in the face. Many parents frankly confess that they do not know their own children. They are like strangers. And this gap seems to have happened overnight. Parents may appear to be close to their children when they are small. But with the advent of teenage something tragic happens. Communication breaks down. Alienation begins. Thus a generation of children has commonly become at odds with its own parents! Why? Examine your own situation. When does your whole family - every member - get together and talk - really have a good conversation and family communication? Chances are - seldom, if ever. Many parents today really do try to provide the best for their children. They want to give them happiness and security. They consequently spend their time and energy in the acquisition of material possessions. Little time or energy, however, is spent to provide for the family's spiritual and emotional needs. - Information Supplied By: Herbert W Armstrong Library