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    The extent of Adoption of Biblical Principles and Methods ofChild Discipline among N.E.G.S.T. Student Parents
    (2014-05-15) Makai, Paul
    THE EXTENT OF ADOPTION OF BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES AND METHODS OF CHILD DISCIPLINE AMONG THE N.E.G.S.T. STUDENT PARENTS The purpose of this study was to establish some general biblical principles and methods of child discipline in the family and to test the extent to which they were adopted by the N.E.G.S.T. student community with the intention of making some observations and recommendations. A research was carried out among sixty-six N.E.G.S.T. student parents. These are parents with nursery school and primary school age children. Responses were obtained from all the sixty-six parents. One instrument served in data collection. This was a closed-ended questionnaire which addressed the two areas of biblical principles and biblical methods of child discipline in the family. The instrument used five-point Likert scale rating. The information gathered was analyzed and tabulated. The findings of the survey revealed that eight of the ten identified principles were adopted to a high degree with two others adopted to a low degree. The six identified methods were all adopted to a high degree. Some recommendations were made to sensitise parents more to child discipline in the family. This study also reveals some significant knowledge that is very vital to Christian 'ministers/leaders, especially parents who seek to become role models with children modelled after biblical character and standards.
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    Perception of the school community (teachers, parents and sponsors) on the causes of student strikes in Lugari District of Kenya public schools
    (2014-04-25) Rapong'o, Sitati George
    This study set out to discover, understand and explain the community's (teachers, parents, students and head teachers) perception of strikes in Lugari District of Kenya. The research paradigm was a qualitative study, grounded theory. Data was collected using face to face open interviews. It was then coded and analyzed. The report revealed that, students' indiscipline is not as a result of students' role alone but a combination of factors such as poor parenting practices, poor work morale and motivation among teachers, poor relationship between teachers and school administration and overly centralized decision making in schools. I concluded that the issue of strikes is continuing in secondary schools in Lugari District. This conclusion paved way for recommendation that appealed for measures that will minimize strikes in the District.
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    Examining the biblical teaching concerning responsibility of parents
    (2014-04-17) Nangale, Philbert
    The purpose of this study was to examine the Bible's teaching concerning the responsibility of parents to teach their children good behavior, and its implications for the modern challenges which face NEGST student parents as they teach their children good behavior. To achieve this purpose two methods of study were used. First, was the library research. This examined selected texts from the OT and NT specifically from Deut. 6:1-9; Lev. 19:18; Provo 19:18; 22:6; Eph. 6:4; 2 Tim. 1:5. The implications for the parents facing modern challenges, such as the mass-media and socializing agents outside the horne, were studied with special reference to NEGST student parents as they teach their children. The 1ibrary research revealed that the passages which were examined howed that there are reasons, methods and contents which parents can use in teaching their children. The 1ibrary research al so examined some modern challenges which seem to hinder NEGST student parents from teaching their children good behavior. Second, was the field research. Thirty NEGST community members were interviewed. These included nineteen NEGST nonstudent members and eleven NEGST student parents. 1. The question for all thirty NEGST members was their opinions about the behavior of the children of student parents. A mixture of good and bad behavior was revealed. 2. These were questions which were directed to the eleven NEGST student parents only. (a) What ate the Biblical reasons, methods and contents used by parents to teach their children. (b) What are the modern challenges facing NEGST student parents - mass-media and socializing agents outside the horne. Eight out of eleven interviewed NEGST student parents representing 73% accepted that they do not have enough time to teach their children good behavior because of spending more time studying. It was indicated that children's close friends and the people who are with them most of the time, influenced them to behave positively or negatively.
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    Parents' involvement in the spiritual nurture of their children:a study of parents at Good Samaritan Africa Gospel Church
    (2014-04-15) Maritim, Gladys Cheptoo
    This was a descriptive study which sought to investigate the extent to which parents in Good Samaritan Africa Gospel Church are involved in spiritual nurture of their children. The research further investigated the challenges faced by parents as they attempt to perform spiritual nurture. This study was expected to throw light into the performance of parents and the challenges they face so that the Christian educators and leadership of the church may be able to know, help and guide the parents in the spiritual nurture of their children. Data was collected by use of self-administered questionnaires, which had both open and closed-ended questions. Two knowledgeable persons in the field of educational research tested the instrument for content validity after which a pilot testing was carried out at Karinde Free Methodist Church. Then the questionnaires were distributed to thirty parents. The collected data was analysed statistically and three null hypotheses were tested using the Chi-square test of independence at 0.05 level of significance. The study revealed that generally parents at Good Samaritan Africa Gospel Church are involved in spiritual nurture of their children regardless of gender, marital status and ages of the children. It was therefore recommended that further research be carried out to find out the children's perception of the spiritual nurture they obtain from their parents and its impact on their lives.
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    A study of the perception of teenagers and parents on parental contribution to teenagers' spiritual formation in Deliverance Church Ngong
    (2014-04-15) Mathenge, Peter G
    The purpose of this study was to identify and describe the spiritual development of teens in Deliverance Church Ngong. The overall aim was to explore and develop a theory of the teens' and parents' perception of the critical influences and contribution of parents on the spiritual formation of the teens. Data was collected through face to face semi-structured interviews with 15 participants, ten teens and five parents, and was recorded and transcribed. Observation was also done in participants' homes and in the church. The findings revealed that all stakeholders (parents and teens) felt that parents were helpful and supportive to teens' spirituality. Parents' perception of godly socialization (passing of godly values to teens by the parents) was dependent on two factors: first, how knowledgeable (informed) they were to their divine educational mandate toward their teens and second, how convinced they were on this mandate. The two factors determined how they acted (responded) and described the quality of their relationship. Also teens' perception of the same phenomenon (parental support towards teens' spirituality) was based on the extent their parents had influenced the entire (ALL) developmental domain from their tender age, and that helped them develop self-identity. The success of godly socialization was greatly affected by the state of home environment and the surrounding community. Teens' willingness to obey was considered. Parents who were well informed of their divine mandate and were fully convinced of the mandate described the quality of relationship as delightful and rewarding. On the other hand parents who were not informed of their parental mandate and not convicted of the same, described the quality of relationship as difficult and frustrating. Parents who only emphasized spiritual disciplines as the measure of spiritual development were perceived as 'nagging and too much' by the teens. On the other hand, parents who considered holistic development as a yard stick of socialization were considered as having a good relationship. Parents' perception of their spiritual support was primarily based on how they had given themselves toward their teens rather than what became of the teens. From the findings, recommendations were suggested to parents regarding the best ways to meet the needs of their teens through parental preparedness for teens' changes. At the same time parents evaluated their parenting strategies to fulfill their God given mandate.
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    Perception of Parents on Children's Ministry at KCC
    (2014-04-14) Mwenegamba, Philip
    This study was to find out parents' perception on the relevance of the children's curriculum whether it was achieving the mission statement of Karen Community Church. It was a survey study which was carried out at Karen in Nairobi, Kenya. The data was collected using a questionnaire which composed of open-ended and closed-ended questions. The questionnaire measured the opinion by using the Likert Scale with summated ratings to determine the parents' opinions. The sample of 20 parents was drawn from Karen Community Church. The study was to find out the curriculum's relevance to realization of the mission statement. This came because it had been found that there is high drop out rate in the youth ministry when in children's ministry numbers are good. This high drop out rate looks contradictory to the mission statement of the church which is to build a community, so why is it that there is drop out? Therefore, the parents were to give the opinions if the curriculum was really offering what the mission statement of the church is stating. The mission statement aims at building a community of people who are knitted together and rooted in Christ. The question was: why was it that in the upper classes of children's ministry and the youth ministry numbers were lowering? It was appropriate to look at what the curriculum was delivering. The results of the study showed that some parts of the curriculum, goals, objectives and methods were perceived as relevant but the content was not. This is an area whereby the curriculum has to be revisited and retailored. From the study it was recommended that: 1). K.C.C. should put a time interval when the curriculum for children's ministry has to be evaluated to see its relevance and adjust where necessary. 2). Since the program activities split the opinion of parents, it is recommended to revisit them to make them more relevant to K.C.C. mission statement. 3). Since the content was perceived inadequate, it is recommended that K.C.C. education desk should develop a curriculum with relevant content in line with clear goals. 4). Since the methods were perceived relevant, it is recommended that they should be maintained for teaching. IV
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    Parents' perception of their involvement in the spiritual nurture of their children at Karinde Free Methodist Church
    (2014-04-14) Uyambaje, Therese G.
    The purpose of this grounded study was to understand and explain parents' perception of their involvement in the spiritual nurture of their children of six to twelve years of age. It explored parents' understanding of the Biblical teachings and their application to the same as well as factors hindering their involvement in the spiritual development of their children. Data collected was by means of interviews with six parents who were handpicked among the nine parents. These parents are members of Free Methodist Church/ Karinde. The research findings revealed the following results: • There is a need for children of six to twelve years of age to grow spiritually because it is a Biblical mandate. • The Bible is the basic tool for spiritual nurture of children. • Prayer, obedience to God and to the people, reading the Bible, teachings on the goodness of the church, respect to God and parents are the things the parents teach their children to help them grow spiritually. • Home is the place whereby this spiritual growth takes place, though it is done occasionally. • Parents' past spiritual experiences (both positive and negative) serve as motivating factors for them to nurture their children spiritually. • Factors that hinder parents from being fully involved in nurturing their children spiritually include: lack of quality time, lack of consistency, forgetfulness and the feeling of inadequacy. From the findings, some recommendations were proposed to the parents, the ministers of the church, and the Sunday school teachers in understanding the need of helping the children of six to twelve years old to develop spiritually, with a view of helping them better fulfill their God-given responsibility so that these children can embrace Christ Jesus as their Savior and become His disciples.