thowell Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 I am looking for a good study for young girls on virtues from a chrstian prospective. My step dd10 was here this weekend and it is a constant battle over how she wants to dress. Her mother does not dress in an appropriate manner IMO, and she is teaching her the same ways. I am always talking to my girls about things like this but I wanted something to kind of hold my hand to teach them from God's word. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueridge Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Vision Forum has a few books you can read aloud, as well as nice girly-type gifts to make young ladies feel feminine and want to dress and act appropriately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen in VA Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 I recommend the book For Girls Only by Sheila Doom. Mrs. Doom is a pastor's wife. She and her husband came to our church to speak at our missionary conference last year and she is a dear, precious older woman with much wisdom. She brought a case of these books and all the young ladies received a copy. Dd17 says, "It's the best!" at addressing this issue. The subtitle of the book is "A Loving Appeal for Modesty in an Immodest World." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thowell Posted November 2, 2009 Author Share Posted November 2, 2009 ty for the ideas. Any others? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yslek Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 You might take a look at Secret Keeper (http://www.amazon.com/Secret-Keeper-2005-Delicate-Modesty/dp/0802439721/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1257197687&sr=8-1); it's a short book, with a modern feel. Your 10yo dd might be on the young side for it; it's been a while since I read it, so don't remember what ages it would be most appropriate for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy in Ky Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Doug Wilson has a wonderful four-part sermon series called "Feminine Modesty." I highly recommend it. He really digs into the principles behind modesty, and he goes beyond dress codes. It is amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom In Missouri Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Another resource: www.generationsofvirtue.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joy at Home Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 This is what I plan on using: http://www.amazon.com/Beautiful-Girlhood-Karen-Andreola/dp/1883934028/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1257204502&sr=8-1 You can also buy a companion book for it. Blessings, Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thowell Posted November 3, 2009 Author Share Posted November 3, 2009 This is what I plan on using: http://www.amazon.com/Beautiful-Girlhood-Karen-Andreola/dp/1883934028/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1257204502&sr=8-1 You can also buy a companion book for it. Blessings, Lisa This looks great. BTW how is TOG working for you in the age differences of your girls? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joy at Home Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 This looks great. BTW how is TOG working for you in the age differences of your girls? It's going great, thanks. I can pay special attention to dd12 as we dig deeper, while keeping it light with my younger ones. For example, we are studying the American Revolution, and while I study the causes and specific battles, digging deep with dd12, my younger ones enjoy biographies of George Washington, Ben Franklin, and study the period on a much more superficial level. We are really enjoying it. Blessings, Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb_ Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 I am looking for a good study for young girls on virtues from a chrstian prospective. My step dd10 was here this weekend and it is a constant battle over how she wants to dress. Her mother does not dress in an appropriate manner IMO, and she is teaching her the same ways. I am always talking to my girls about things like this but I wanted something to kind of hold my hand to teach them from God's word. Any ideas? Tread lightly lest you breed resentment. She's her mom and you could easily offend and alienate her if isn't handled carefully. Relationships are ultimately the most important thing in this situation and I'm sure you don't want your stepdaughter caught in the middle. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thowell Posted November 3, 2009 Author Share Posted November 3, 2009 Tread lightly lest you breed resentment. She's her mom and you could easily offend and alienate her if isn't handled carefully. Relationships are ultimately the most important thing in this situation and I'm sure you don't want your stepdaughter caught in the middle. Barb Thanks for the thoughts, I would never say anything bad about her mother to her. I do try to teach her our beliefs and let her know that is how we feel and everyone has different opinions and beliefs. It is hard though because we have two younger than her and of course her ways influence them. That is why I was hoping for a study to guide me through the word of God to teach these things so our girls would know it is not just from our lips and minds but from the heart of our Lord. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb_ Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Thanks for the thoughts, I would never say anything bad about her mother to her. I do try to teach her our beliefs and let her know that is how we feel and everyone has different opinions and beliefs. It is hard though because we have two younger than her and of course her ways influence them. That is why I was hoping for a study to guide me through the word of God to teach these things so our girls would know it is not just from our lips and minds but from the heart of our Lord. It *is* hard. Siblings are peers, simply put. It's difficult to draw the line with my older kids in order to allow them appropriate freedom of expression without the younger kids thinking the same things are okay for them, and they are all our biological kids...no step relationships mucking up the works :) Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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