Shepherding A Child's — Heart By Tedd Trip

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

To help the child understand their own heart’s motivations and their need for God’s grace. 2. The "Shaping Influences" Shepherding a Child's Heart by Tedd Trip

Parenting is not about being a boss or a dictator; it is a position of delegated authority. The goal of authority is to provide protection

Moving toward a mentoring relationship as the teen learns to shepherd their own heart before God. 6. The Gospel Focus Shepherding a Child's Heart by Tedd Trip

Focusing on the "what" of obedience and honor.

Shepherding a Child’s Heart by Tedd Tripp is a foundational resource in Christian parenting that shifts the focus from merely managing a child’s behavior to addressing the . Tripp argues that since the heart is the "wellspring of life" (Proverbs 4:23), behavior is simply an outward manifestation of what is happening internally. 1. The Core Philosophy: Heart vs. Behavior

Focusing on the "why" and developing godly traits.