Jean Lawrence

Disruptive pupil behaviour was a major concern to teachers, parents, and education authorities in the 1980s. The Elton committee (1989) reported that serious violence to teachers was rare but that problems of disruption, often aggravated by the poor training of teachers, was widespread and increasing. First published in 1984, Disruptive Children-Disruptive Schools? helped pioneer the idea that schools make a difference and that they are ultimately responsible for successful education, irrespective of a child’s social or behavioural background. It encourages teachers to confidently assume more responsibility for the definition, precipitation, and treatment of problem behaviour. Disruptive Children-Disruptive Schools? promotes the possibility of changing behaviour—in schools, teachers, and the pupils themselves. Its concerns are practical—to enable effective teaching and planning and to remove unnecessary strain and frustration. It will be of great value to both training and practising teachers.

A key aspect of a happy marriage is when a couple treats each other as God intended. The authors, Rev. Jean Lawrence and her husband, Rev. Allen Lawrence, Jr. believe that Christian marriage is a living sign that truly communicates the love of Christ and His Church. Husbands and wives need to honor each other by assuming the marital roles as God designed them. Also, the Lawrence's have followed the pattern of the marriage triangle of love and respect. The closer a husband and wife get to Jesus, the closer they get to each other. They must focus on Jesus, not on other people. Trust Him and He will provide all your needs as God has done for the Lawrence's for the past 53 years.