This wonderful book by Gary Chapman is one of my favorites.
In it he shares the 5 love languages of children which are:
In it he shares the 5 love languages of children which are:
- physical touch
- words of affirmation
- quality time
- gifts
- acts of service
"Every child has a primary language of love, a way in which he or she understands a parent's love best.
The 5 Love Languages of Children will introduce you to all five love languages of children and help you determine the primary languages in which your child hears your love."
-Gary Chapman
So how does this look for my own children?
My oldest son's love language is words of affirmation. This means that the way he receives my love best is through words of encouragement, compliments, and sometimes just through conversations.
My middle son's love language is physical touch. This means that the way he receives love best from me is through hugs, a pat on the back, and sometimes just cuddling on the couch.
My youngest son's love language is quality time. That means that the way he receives love from me best is by spending time together reading a book, family dinners, and sometimes watching him play video games.
This book is a wonderful resource for parents and for those who serve in children's ministry as well. I see all 5 of these love languages represented in the girls I lead in small group each week. Knowing and recognizing their love languages helps me in building relationships with them.
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