Frustrated parents lecture their kids before they realize the words are coming out of their mouths. No matter how great your oratory skills, "Blah, blah, blah" is truly all they hear. Joey and Carla Link give practical tools to motivate kids to take ownership of their responsibilities so you can stop reminding, threatening, and lecturing them. Whether your kids are 3 to 23, you will find this an indispensable guide to get your kids to think for themselves so you can stop thinking for them.Direct, simple, thoughtful and engaging! These are words that only begin to describe this practical, easy reading conversation that is Taming the Lecture Bug. While the truths are biblically based, the topics covered make this a helpful tool for any parent training their pre-adult children for future success in higher education. Brett Smith, Educator, Counselor and University Administrator (retired)California State University, San FranciscoAs Executive Vice President for a global corporation, our standard operating procedures help our thousands of team members exceed our customers' expectations. Joey and Carla have developed a biblical standard operating procedure to combat the most common parenting approach -lecturing. Their practical wisdom has been invaluable to Joan and I as we are raising our five children.B. Abington EVP & President of Global Operations Global Medical Manufacturer and DistributorTaming the Lecture Bug is a must have for every Christian parent who wants to raise responsible children and see them own their own faith as they grow into adulthood.Trey RobertsAssoc. Pastor, Ministry of Christian Education