3rd Generation Country

BeNeca Ward highlights the practicesthat were once used to set the Americanstandards on raising children to bekind, respectful and responsible adults.Shedding light on the timely topicof how to instill great values intotodays children, this book focuses onGETTING BACK TO THE BASICSOF PARENTING utilizing the lessonsthat were used for at least three generations but for many reasons are no longerbeing taught. Subtle and informative, this book infuses humor and wit as readersreflect upon their own experiences and are tuned into the experiences of others.It also spotlights how much was once taught through the simplest lessons. Withchapters like, Hold My Hand, The Patience of a Pomegranate, The Makingsof a Man and Family Ties readers are in for a memorable illuminating experience.As Ward states, it is never too late to mold Americas children into kind, respectfuland responsible adults.

Excerpts:Growing up, we became very familiar with the words structure and discipline.They were blended into the cement that was laid on the foundation of our lives,which ultimately held all our values together.

As children, we were not given the most but taught to appreciate the least.

I learned how to accept the fact that everyone will not think that I am the mostbeautiful person; but just as I found beauty within myself, someone else wouldfind beauty in me as well.

Being neighborly was . . . a bit like mandatory community service.

Bedtime was a regular vocabulary word in our household.

A mans name was ultimately viewed as the mirror image of his legacy. It waslooked at as something similar to a bowl of life. Everything that he did duringhis lifetime was put inside of his name.