Is there Fact vs. Opinion confusion in the GFI parenting program?
Another complication in the GFI parenting program is the intermixing of fact and opinion. In many cases the Ezzos have some good opinions on parenting and give reasonable advice. In the PFP Program, they list some specific suggestions on determining the reason behind a babys cry. Some of those suggestions are: 1) Listen for the type of cry (dirty diaper, trapped gas, illness) 2) Think about your babys routine. Is nap time over, has he/she been in the swing too long? (pg. 153, PFP.) The confusion comes when the Ezzos make the mistaken effort to add biblical support to their parenting opinions. Biblical support that is often taken out of context. In response, many Christians will faithfully adopt these parenting opinions as biblical fact because they are purported to come from the inspired and inerrant Word of God (2 Tim. 3:16). Once again let me emphasize, the Ezzos parenting opinions may be helpful, but many cannot be used as applications from the Scriptures chosen. An example the Ezzo
