About The Book To be blessed with the joy of having children is an immense gift. Every special gift comes with responsibility. The joy of having children will be fully experienced only when we nurture them well and safeguard their childhood. For children to experience childhood in its fullness is vital due to the fact that it has a very close link with his/her adult personality. Parents and caregivers are completely accountable for the holistic growth of a child. Reading through this book should enable us to shoulder our responsibility as parents and caregivers towards the sacred task of nurturing children in its fullness considering various aspects, e.g., Social Dynamics, Biblical & Psychological Foundations, Rights, etc. This book expresses the beauty of childhood; beauty that can enhance a child's future. It will prove a boon to our Society at large including the Church.
About The Author Athriba Sangtam is the Academic Dean at Mt. Terogvü Theological College, Tseminyu: Nagaland. He earned his Master's degree in Christian Ministry (Counselling) from the Eastern Theological College, Jorhat: Assam, under Senate of Serampore University.
Preface When God created Adam and Eve the first blessing He pronounced to them was; "Be fruitful and multiply" (Gen 1:28). This explicitly tells that from the very beginning it was God's plan that man and woman should multiply. They were, in other sense, imbued with the power to procreate. Therefore, children are a blessing from God. The Psalmist witness to this by proclaiming; "Children are a heritage from the Lord". As such, the covenant community considered children as precious gift from God. Some gifts come with responsibility. And this is one gift that comes with responsibility to care and nurture for the Lord.
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