TY - BOOK AU - Smalley,Gary AU - Trent,John T TI - The blessing SN - 0671737430 AV - BV4526.2 .S52 1986 U1 - 248.845 PY - 1986/// CY - New York PB - Pocket KW - Families KW - Religious life KW - Parenting KW - Religious aspects KW - Christianity KW - Blessing and cursing KW - Self-esteem KW - Family Relations KW - Parent-Child Relations KW - Self Concept KW - Religion and Psychology N1 - Includes bibliographical references (pages 247-252); In search of the blessing --; The blessing : yesterday and today --; The first element of the blessing : meaningful touch --; The second element of the blessing : spoken words --; The third element of the blessing : expressing high value --; The fourth element of the blessing : picturing a special future --; The fifth element of the blessing : an active commitment --; Homes that withhold the blessing : part 1 --; Homes that withhold the blessing : part 2 --; Learning to live apart from the blessing --; Giving the blessing to your spouse and friends --; A church that gives the blessing --; Giving the blessing to your parents --; A final blessing UR - http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1107/98818827-d.html ER -