Jumping Ship: What to do so your children don't jump ship to the world when they get older

So far, so good. I’m only half way through. If you’ve read Michael Pearl’s other books, this one does not disappoint. In fact, I’d say this one has new information that I haven’t read in his other books. This one seems to be more focused on the “climate” of the family life and how it affects a child. He compares the family to a ship, and the analogy is very relatable and interesting. I don’t feel like I’m reading “another” parenting book. I’d recommend reading this no matter how old (or young!) your kiddos are. Mine are still young but this has helped me tremendously in realizing where we have fallen short and where we could improve. He tells you what to do if you have fallen short; What God says and practical ways. His writing is easy to read and funny. I like his stories and analogies when explaining a difficult (or any) concept. His words are inspiring because he reminds us the eternal importance we have in our children’s lives and helping them see how amazing and abundant abiding in Jesus is.

The advice and practicality of Michael and Debbie Pearl when it comes to parenting and marriage is such a breath of fresh air. They speak right through all of the nonsense and clearly guide the reader into the heart of loving God through family roles and relationships. This book has been a great treasure and blessing to our family as we have read and digested the different stories and parables. Thank you Michael and Debbie for your perseverance and faithfulness. God bless you!

All I can say is that if every Christian parent (homeschooling or not) read this book and applied even half of it, the 75% of children who were raised in strong homes and in the church who leave their faith once they leave home would be slowed to a CRAWL. My husband and I have children of various ages, and things in our home began to change nearly overnight, and continued with daily changes that we could hardly have imagined. (our leaning-toward-rebellion teen suddenly folded my laundry, and cleaned the kitchen completely on her own, just being nice! Her heart is changing too, she talks to us differently, shares things she has clammed up for months...) Parenting became a joy again, and we could not believe how blind we had been. Furthermore, applying what they suggest is even FUN and may bring joy and enthusiasm back into your life that you forgot you had lost~ long ago. It is a VERY short book and quick read, convicting, but also gives so much hope. I pray this book does even half as much for you as it did for us, and even with that, you would see a miracle. (P.S. you may want to buy many copies because you will want to share it with everyone you know! It's that amazing.)

I read their book "To Train Up A Child" when my two children were toddlers and applied their Biblical techniques with great effectiveness. My children turned out well behaved, well adjusted, sociable and, horror of horrors, happy! Now that my children are teenagers, I just read this book and am amazed at the remarkable insight Micheal Pearl has into the mind and heart of teenagers. Over and over again, I kept exclaiming "of course!". He gets it and gives practical tips and examples on encouraging and discipling young adults. I would consider this book an effective guide to establishing an "apprenticeship of life skills" for them to keep them fulfilled and immune to the siren call of the world's "pleasures".Don't let the mealy, "feel good", anti-Pearl, anti-corporal punishment haters in other reviews dissuade you from using this book. Since it deals with pre-teens and teenagers, there is not a single mention of corporal punishment in this entire book. It contains nothing more than Biblical based wisdom to keep your God loving children from straying when the temptations of the world eventually beckon them.

Yes, this book is intended for a Christian reader, however even non-Christians would be able to take and apply general principles outlined in the text. For many years I was wondering why do some teenagers become rebellious and leave the house as soon as they can, while having seemingly understanding and reasonable parents. This is the first book that answered this question for me. Will reread again and again. Glad that Amazon had it in stock!

If your children are teenagers - it's probably too late. If your kids are < 2 years of age, you probably think you know everything you need to know. This book falls somewhere in between. But it's essential reading.

This book really helps you to get to the root of the problem with kids desiring to jump ship. If we follow the guidelines we can recover the trust we may have lost from our kids.

What an eye opener! Wow, have we got a lot to learn as parents. DON'T read this book if you think you know what you are doing. You don't! And if you don't want to hear that, why waste your money having Mr. Pearl tell you the same thing.This book my wife has devoured also and it is now our study guide for the next few months, along with "Hints on Child Training" by H. Clay Trumbull.

Expressão do amor de Deus a exortação que esse livro traz ao nosso coração. Daqueles que você não quer parar de ler e grifa quase tudo. Prático e eficaz em suas orientações, um despertar para nós pais.

This is by far, the best Childrasing book I have ever read. And believe me, I have read many.