The influences a child receives up to the age of 12 shape the course they will follow for the rest of their life. Parents, obviously, play a decisive role, along with close relatives. In addition, school and religious congregation make a significant contribution to their development.

This book has been written as a practical manual for Christian teachers and those preparing for this noble mission in the complex world of the 21st century. Dr. Barbara Fisher is a senior lecturer in the Faculty of Education at Avondale College, Australia, with 25 years of experience in training Christian teachers.