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How to Reduce Negative Peer Pressure
June 03rd, 201105:27 PM ETSometimes we think of peer pressure as something that only affects our kids. But it is a natural part of our makeup, and it affects us all. I visited a Harley rally not too long ago. Now, I’m in my 50s, and there were a lot of guys there even older than me. (Really.) I can tell you that I saw evidence of peer pressure there too, everywhere. Peop... -
Teaching Teens to Refuse Alcohol
June 03rd, 201105:14 PM ETRecently I read an article about a new trend in America—parents allowing their teens to drink at home. Apparently, the idea behind this is that drinking in the home setting will demystify alcohol and help the young people learn to drink responsibly. Before I tell you what I think about that trend, let me share this fact with you. 11% of the alco... -
Teen Troubles Can Ignite Marital Troubles
January 10th, 201102:20 PM ETFamed humorist and author Mark Twain once said, “When a child turns 13, put them in a box. Cut a hole in the box to pass in food and water. When they turn 16, plug up the hole.” Unfortunately, teen troubles aren’t that easy to solve, and they can strain all of the relationships in the family . . . especially the parent’s marriage. I receiv... -
Teen Boundaries and Learning Self Control
December 14th, 201004:25 PM ETI hear this all the time from young people…“I want to make decisions for myself. I want to be in control of my own life.” My first thought is, “Hallelujah! Your parents want the same thing – but like everything else in life, it must be within certain boundaries.” Boundaries aren’t handcuffs; they free teenagers to make de... -
Where Character Begins in Children
October 21st, 201002:54 PM ETThere are few things in life that a Christian parent hopes for more than to pass on to their children the same principles and character values they live by. Character doesn’t just appear when teenagers mature. It comes from the experiences they have in life and from observing those around them, especially their parents, who model them day in a... -
Connecting With Your Teen
October 04th, 201001:02 PM ETDo You Know How to Really Connect with Your Teenage Son or Daughter? Let me give you some pointers… Teens today are experts in the art of mass communications. They have every communications gadget imaginable and they communicate to friends and the whole world about things that might be better left unsaid. After all, does the world really need to... -
Life Rules for Teenagers
May 10th, 201012:09 PM ETThis week I thought I'd pass on some classic words of wisdom from Charles J. Sykes, author of the 1996 book Dumbing Down Our Kids: Why American Children Feel Good About Themselves But Can't Read, Write, Or Add. These rules have been incorrectly attributed to a number of other people over the years. Most recently, emails have been circulating statin... -
Hope for Parenting the "Me" Generation
April 23rd, 201011:48 AM ETBaby Boomers were so bent on having better relationships with their children than they had with their own parents, they tended to set aside their primary role as parents. Their desire to be their child's best friend spawned a self-centered, demanding, "Me Generation" who believes the world revolves around them. Parenting in Past Generations -- To... -
Proper Response to Teen Rulebreaking
January 22nd, 201012:48 AM ETWhen a teen breaks the rules, they need a responsible adult to respond, not react. To respond is to offer calmness, honesty, love, grace and support while seeking to correct the misbehavior. However, to react is to become emotional, angry, hurt, quick to judge, and often harsh. Knee-jerk reactions are almost always counterproductive. We have all d... -
Confronting Your Teen's Mistakes
December 17th, 200912:09 PM ETAvoiding toxic words and wrong motivations helps maintain a solid relationship while effectively confronting your teen's mistakes. "The difference between the exact right words and the almost right words is like the difference between lightning bugs and lightning bolts." - Mark Twain I haven't met a teen yet who doesn't want to know they will co...
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