Training Up a Child Kingdom Formation for Raising Sons and Daughters Parenting was never meant to be reactive, it was designed to be formational. In Training Up a Child, Christopher K. Turney restores the original biblical meaning of training, moving beyond behavior modification, discipline systems, and fear-based correction. Rooted in Scripture and Kingdom revelation, this book reveals parenting as an intentional process of identity formation, alignment, and preparation for purpose. The biblical mandate to "train up a child" does not speak of control or coercion, but of establishing a pathway, a way of life that shapes the heart, mind, and character of a son or daughter. Training is proactive, relational, and developmental. It builds internal governance so that wisdom, honor, and responsibility grow from within rather than being forced from without. This book explores: ¿ The difference between training and raising ¿ Why identity must precede behavior ¿ How formation produces self-governance, not rebellion ¿ The role of discipline as alignment, not punishment ¿ Why children are entrusted, not owned ¿ How parents steward calling, not outcomes Rather than offering formulas or quick fixes, Training Up a Child invites parents to adopt a Kingdom lens, one that sees children as image-bearers designed with purpose. Parenting is revealed not as perfection, but as presence, posture, and intentional guidance over time. Written with humility and clarity, this book acknowledges both failure and growth, drawing from Scripture, reflection, and lived experience. It speaks to parents of young children, those navigating adolescence, and those reflecting on their journey as fathers and mothers. Training Up a Child is not about producing compliant children, it is about forming sons and daughters who know who they are, walk in wisdom, and are prepared to carry purpose into the world. Parenting is not about getting children through childhood, it is about training them for life.