RT Article T1 Parents as Mentors: Addressing Contemporary Childrearing through a Servant Leadership Philosophy and the Application of Mentorship Mottos JF Christian education journal VO 15 IS 3 SP 390 OP 407 A1 Veas, Gabe A1 Veas, Karina LA English PB Sage Publications YR 2018 UL https://www.ixtheo.de/Record/1662619510 AB The motivations of parents within an ominously competitive society can be mediated through a servant leadership philosophy in order to nourish a supportive ecosystem within the home and community context for children. The ancient motif of the shepherd will be explored as a lens to understand mentoring, along with practical steps assisting parents to mentor by implementing mentorship mottos that emphasize embodying integrity, promoting an emboldened lifestyle, modeling education, and providing meaningful recognition. K1 mentoring children K1 mentorship mottos K1 Parent training K1 parental competition K1 parental mentoring K1 Servant Leadership K1 shepherd as mentor DO 10.1177/0739891318804833