Parents in Pain

by John White

Book Overview

A police car rolls up in front of your house--with your son in the back seat. A voice on the phone says your daughter is all right but won't tell you where she is--and then hangs up. A wallet disappears from your dresser and you're sure who took it--at least, somewhat sure. Many parents face problems beyond their ability to cope. John White ofers comfort to parents of children with severe problems--alcoholism, homosexuality, even suicide. Though...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0877845824
• ISBN13: 9780877845829
• Release Date: January 1979
• Publisher: IVP
• Length: 245 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

Should be required reading for all parents.

This book is not only for parents of "prodigal" children but is so helpful for any parent. Our children will always make choices, even if those choices are not self-destructive, we may not always agree with them and this book teaches how to let go of control and to relinquish our children to God.

Excellent book

This is a practical and compassionate book for parents struggling with out of control teenagers. It is written from a Christian viewpoint by a psychiatrist who had problems withe one of his own children. It covers the issues of low self esteem, threats of violence, nights of worry, illegal activity, etc., in a pragmatic way. The guidance is helpful - it won't take away the pain but it gives some idea of how to manage the situation.Parents in Pain: Overcoming the Hurt and Frustration of Problem Children

A great read for parents in pain

As a parent of a wayward child I can identify with this book. A must read for all parents and especially for those whose child has turn away from the faith. Gives practical ideas on how to cope with the frustration, embarressment and pain.

Someone Who Understands "Parents in Pain"

As a parent who had experienced many of the pains addressed by Dr. White in this book, I felt grateful -- grateful that he had so simply and so eloquently described many of the emotions that my husband and I encountered several years ago. As a current graduate student in Counseling, I found this resource one which I would happily share with Christian parents who find themselves dealing with these issues. The book presents hope and practical advice that parents so desparately need. It serves to remind them of a principle that at the times is so easy to forget -- you can't live your child's life for them, and you aren't really helping by always rescuing them from the consequences of their actions. Finally, I appreciated Dr. White's gentle and non-critical use of scriptural references and applications. He accomplished his goal, at least with this reader, of reminding me that ours is a God who is able and very willing to help us when we are in pain and that the help He gives may not be that for which we prayed, but it will always be that which is indeed the best.

Great Resource for Parents who need Tough love encouragment

This is a growing group of people, who as parents find some of their children in such positions as they need to take those "Hosea/Gomer" steps in Hosea 2 of abandoning them until they hit bottom and realize "Gee, it was better with my first husband."This is solid book with good advice to help such parents in such difficult scenarios have the reassurance they're not the only ones; have the encouragment to tough love it out, and also, neve give up on their kids or themselves as loving parents.Have used this book professionally in counseling, and unfortunately, in my personal parenting as well. Excellent, blessed resource.