Shepherding A Child's Heart By Tedd Trip Info

Focusing on the "why" and developing godly traits.

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:

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"