Perhaps the best way to approach a response would be to define the words.

Effective means you see the results in accordance with your teachings.

Spiritual has to do with religious understanding and practices that broadens your beliefs about God.

Parenting is a relational action that teaches...

* right from wrong

* values

* and expected behaviors

A parent teaches his/her child/children to have proper boundaries.

The child learns from his/her mother and father

- how to apply values - how to act in given situations - how to choose correct responses effectively

Development deals with the process or the gradual unfolding of learned teachings

- at the proper time - in the proper manner and place - and is age appropriate

WHAT MAKES THIS WEBSITE UNIQUE?

This website is dedicated to reinstating parents as the spiritual leaders of their families. For too long the religious upbringing of children has been given over to others. The time has come for parents to recognize and reclaim their right as the primary religious educator of their offspring.

Here are a few more things that make this website unique:

First of all you will find clear definitions.

There will be no doubt in your mind and the definitions can be applied in all situations that deal with the religious education of your child.

Secondly you will have access to reputable resources in this area of expertise.

Thirdly there is a reference section that will guide you to self helps

- with parenting skills

- a variety of spiritual developmental activities

- a blog for discussion with other parents about this topic