Customer Reviews
Please don't listen to all the nasty reviews.....Please read on...!! 
2008-09-16
It is obvious that those that have chosen to leave negative and nasty reviews have NEVER read this book or any of her books. There is NOWHERE in the book that she promotes "beating" children or babies. She uses scripture to get to the heart of the issue with children and realizes that there are some issues that require CONTROLLED spankings. I just told my husband this morning that the book, "Don't make me Count to Three", is the BEST book I have ever read on training a child's heart. I just wish it was out in audio form so he could also benefit from her God-given wisdom. Please don't allow the negative/nasty reviews keep you from something that could change you and your child for the better. If for no other reason, BUY THE BOOKS and see it for yourself. If you are looking for a CONTROLED Biblical way to train your child's heart and not just his behavior, I promise you wont be disappointed!!
One of the best purchases I have ever made 2008-08-07
Wise Words for Moms is not really a book, but more of a list (cheat sheet) that is created to hang like a calendar for mom's to take a peek at quickly when dealing with her child's behavioral issues. A very wise older mom recommended this to me a few years ago and I have found it invaluable in dealing with my children's hearts and not just focusing on their bad behavior.
It is 3 calendar-like pages with various common behavioral issues listed down the first column. The second column has questions that mom's can ask to probe the heart of the child concerning that behavior. The third column is a "Reproof" column which has a few verses from the Bible that we can quote or read to our children so they know what God's Word says about the behavior. The fourth column is an "Encouragement" column which has a few verses we can use to show them what God says they should do instead. The last column has additional Bible references we can use to go deeper if necessary.
It is well worth the price for us moms who need to be able to get at something quickly without a lot of reading when we are a volcano about to explode!
wise purchase 2008-06-21
I'm so glad I bought this chart. I can't think of anything I would add to it. Plowman includes 22 relevant and specific behaviors along with the reproof, encouragement, Scripture, and "heart-probing" questions for each. There is absolutely no basis for the reviews that say this product promotes "child abuse." I can't find anything in it that suggests physical discipline of any kind. I would highly recommend this chart to anyone, even those who don't agree with Ginger Plowman's book, "Don't Make Me Count to Three."
UnChristian Words for Moms 
2008-04-16
Yet another book from Plowman that insults Jesus and Christianity by using them as an excuse for the sadistic abuse of children. The author shows an astounding lack of Biblical scholarship, freely twisting passages and quoting selectively to make her case, presumably trusting that the reader hasn't actually sat down and read the book cover to cover. Plowman's vicious teachings are about as far from the teachings of Jesus as you can possibly get. It goes without saying that she also rejects everything that modern science has discovered about the harmfulness of her methods, a rejection as ludicrious as dismissing what modern medicine has discovered about how to cure disease. Willfully ignorant, sadistic and deeply UnChristian, this is a truly horrible book. Consult it only if you care nothing for the teachigns of Jesus and hate your children.
Useful, Positive Booklet - Nothing abusive 2008-03-31
This useful booklet gives parents helpful questions to ask their children as they encourage them to put off bad behavior and put on good behavior. Ginger encourages parents to do this gently and wisely. As she says in the introduction, "Wise words are to be spoken with a loving heart and gentle voice." There is nothing whatsoever in this helpful booklet about physical discipline of any kind. Those who assert that there is have clearly not read it.
Great chart of questions and scriptures for training 2008-03-30
I actually own this...it isn't a book but a chart of what scriptures to read or quote to your child when they do something disobedient or are going through something difficult like fear. There is nothing about spanking in it. Basically it has Heart probing questions, reproof or what to put off, encouragement or what to put on and additional verses.
For example under quarreling, arguing it has questions one example...
Are you being strong and avoiding strife or are you being weak and participating in strife? Then under reproof it says Quarreling. A harsh word stirs up anger. You need to depart from evil and do good because God says it is foolish to quarrel. Proverbs 15:1b, Psalm 34:14, and Proverbs 20:3b then under Encouragement it says Peace making. A gentle answer turns away wrath. It is to your honor to avoid strife and to live at peace with everyone. Proverbs 20:3a, Romans 12:18 Proverbs 15:1a then it lists additional versus to look up
I have really enjoyed using this chart in training my children to do what is right and also for myself. When I deal with things such as fear, worry , selfishness, coveting, or complaining I am reminded through scripture what to put off and put on straight from God's word. It has been helpful with scripture memory too and applying the scriptures right there in everyday life.
Wonderful tool in promoting the reason why we do and don't do things....to Glorify God.
WONDERFUL 2008-03-27
A wonderful resource! I have also seen Ginger Plowman speak at a conference and she is great. I am sad to see that she has any negative reviews. Please keep in mind that people who put down other Christians because of their parenting styles are ignorant about the difference between CULTURAL SPANKING and BIBLICAL CHASTISEMENT. It is something that needs to be studied more thouroughly (like Ginger Plowman has) before being spoken/written on.
A Teacher's Perspective 2008-03-20
Before I purchased the pamphlet, "Wise Words for Moms", I read the reviews. There is almost no middle ground. People either loved it or hated it. As Jesus said, "No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other..." (Matthew 6:24). When I read the negative reviews, many of them stated that this pamphlet advocated child abuse and beating your children.
As a mother of five happy, wonderful children (ages 2-18) and a public school teacher for 16 years, this really concerned me. I decided to purchase the pamphlet and see for myself what Ginger Plowman advocates in this writing. I was shocked to learn that NOWHERE in this booklet does she speak about beating, abusing (physically or verbally) or demeaning your children. She uses scripture to teach your child what God thinks about sin. The first page states that "Wise Words are to be spoken with a loving heart and a gentle voice."
Discipline is absolutely necessary in order to raise children to be content and happy adults. The word discipline means to "teach". It appears that some people are so worried about admitting that children may have sin in their hearts that they will make up outrageous allegations in order to prevent people from ordering this booklet.
In today's society, many people choose to avoid discipline at all costs. Children should absolutely be cherished and respected, but without training, they will never learn to become respectful, productive adults. Children need to know when they have done something wrong, what they should have done instead and that there are consequences for their actions. Love without discipline creates a society with no conscience because "everything is acceptable". Without proper training, children grow up to become adults that don't know the difference between right and wrong and don't respect others. Instead, they become self-serving adults with entitlement issues (believing that the world owes them and that they are to take as much as they can instead of giving). This breeds discontentment and unhappiness.
"Wise Words for Moms" is an excellent tool to help parents who want to "train up their children in the way they should go"... (Proverbs 22:6). It is loving and Biblical. It addresses the behavior of the children and teaches them to search their own heart and understand the motives behind their actions. The understanding of their motives leads to a conscious change of heart. Wise Words for Moms uses scripture to teach what God thinks of the children's negative behavior as well as encourages them to use positive behavior that honors God and leads to successful living.
heartless & harmful 2008-03-11
This book promotes all of the things the author pretends to eliminate; fearfulness,lying, disobedience...and non of the cherished ideas such as "peacemaking." Christian parents should follow ONE biblical quote used by the author, "A gentle answer turns away wrath. It is your honor to avoid strife and to live in peace with everyone." There's no room in peace for violence, especially against babies and children. I am a living example of a nonviolent, Christian parent. If you are reading this, you are too intelligent to resort to violence as a so-called form of discipline.
promotes abuse 2008-03-08
A how two guide for beating and abuse your kids.
If you're looking for a book on discipline, I recommend "The Discipline Book" by Dr. William Sears.
