Hope for Tomorrow’s Families is the title of Dr. James R. Jacobson’s latest parenting book. It is also a common theme in all his books, articles and workshops that he has produced since the early’70s. 

Dr. Jacobson spends his time teaching others and writing about how we can break the cycle of poor parenting habits. These habits often lead to feelings of hopelessness on the part of children, and habits are passed on from generation to generation. 

He says good parenting is not primarily a matter of techniques, but rather of who we are as a person. This is all bound up with our views of ourselves, one another, God, and the world. Our children learn more from the behavior we model than from what we say.  

His latest book helps us see the world through the eyes of a child, showing us how family structures influence children. It also outlines sources of hope for 21st-century families, while addressing the greater diversity of families today. Included is a chapter on Valuing Variety in families.  

The book is not only for parents, but also by parents. It is based on years of interaction with children and parents in counseling and classes. The author is indebted to the people in his churches who offer insights that give Hope for Tomorrow’s Families.

About the Author



Dr. James R. Jacobson is a veteran of World War II and is an author, poet, retired minister, and family consultant. He has been working on family issues for 30 years and has written three previous books for families and three devotional books. He was a regular contributor to Christian Home Magazine during the ‘70s and ‘80s. He wrote for Together, Circuit Rider, Adult Studies, Teaching Helps, and New Invitation to Parents. Plus, he wrote meditations for Augsburg Fortress publishers since the ‘90s. Dr. Jacobson has been on many interfaith talk shows on TV and radio. He served on the White House Conference on Families and on Families in the Nineties. The author lives with his wife, Lucille, in Peoria, Arizona. They have four grown children and nine grandchildren.