Spiritual Parenting

I've just started reading another new book (I have about five going right now), Spiritual Parenting by Michelle Anthony. The book caught my attention because of the title and the author, one of my previous professors whom I highly respect. I'm only a few pages in and I know I am going to enjoy and learn much about how to be a better parent, how to raise my child and future children. Being raised a Christian we're mostly taught what not to do. Not to smoke, drink, cuss, have sex before marriage, be unkind, unloving, etc. This book proposes the idea of raising kids with what we are to do instead and the reason why. What a simple yet profound idea to me. Speaking in the positive provides enjoyment and excitement in my mind. We love others because Christ first loved us and we show that love by treating others kindly, respecting others and ourselves. I think it's going to be more enjoyable to teach my children the yeses and whys of what we do instead of always saying don't, don't don't. I realize this will take more effort because it needs more explanation and patience but I look forward to trying.