Addiction-Proof Parenting: Biblical Prevention Strategies

No one can predict if a child will grow up to be an "addict" of some kind. No one has discovered an "addiction gene," and there is no compelling evidence linking addiction to a brain disease or disorder. A child becomes addicted by personal choice and is 100% responsible for the first choice to abuse an addictive substance. However, parenting skills (or lack thereof) have a direct impact upon your children. A child's thinking and interpretations of life's events impact the decisions they make as adults.

The first section of this book contains general, basic biblical wisdom for all parents. This portion of the book will be especially helpful for new parents with young children. The second section will present a brief overview of the biblical approach to addiction. In the final section, you will learn how addicts develop selfish thinking patterns in childhood and the five mentalities which must replace them. Addiction-Proof Parenting hinges upon changing your child's thinking to be more Christ-centered rather than self-centered.