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Modeling Kindness in an Unkind World
March 10th, 201209:05 PM ETOur world is confusing place for kids. Nearly every day, our sons and daughters are confronted by some form of bullying, disrespect and a complete disregard for authority. These conflicting elements create an environment that makes it tough for teens to be kind. It’s hard to be gentle and meek when you’re constantly fighting... -
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... -
Relieving Anger and Tension in the Home
June 03rd, 201105:21 PM ETIt’s important that our homes be a place where everyone can release their tension in appropriate ways and find a respite and relief. If not, your teens will find ways to self-medicate the tension away through drugs, alcohol, promiscuity or self-harm. The pressures of their world are far greater than when we were kids, so let me share with you so... -
When Teens Seem Ungrateful
June 03rd, 201104:59 PM ET“I can do this on my own!” “I don’t need your help!” “Quit treating me like a child!” How do you respond to statements like these from your teenager? Do they upset you, or do you see these as signs of a necessary process taking place? Rather than considering them a slap in the face from an ungrateful or rebellious child, I encour... -
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... -
Teen Conflicts Over the Holidays
December 06th, 201012:14 PM ETThe holiday season can be a joyful, happy time, particularly if you’ve come from a perfectly harmonious family. But since I know of no such perfect family, I’m sure the majority of people reading this have mixed feelings at best. There are plenty of reasons to be stressed out around the holidays; not the least of which is the time the... -
A Father’s Critical Role
October 28th, 201004:24 PM ETDon’t be fooled into thinking that dads aren’t all that important. Kids need dads to validate their self-worth. Many problems can come to a family and to future relationships for the children when a dad is absent or not as involved with his kids as they need him to be. Not only does an absent dad make it hard on the mom – w... -
Parenting Teens: Parental Authority vs. Peer Pressure
October 08th, 201003:09 PM ETIt’s one of the hardest things parents deal with: even ifyou’re trying to raise your child the right way, as soon as he walksout the door, you know he’s going to be exposed to all sorts ofnegative—even dangerous—influences. From dress to attitude to a popularculture that says it’s cool to drink and do drugs, parents have everyright to b... -
Teenagers and the Internet
June 04th, 201008:46 PM ETIn the 60's, Christian parents were outraged over the "shocking" youth culture. However, parents today may wish for the "good old 60's," because on all levels, kids today are into far worse stuff, thanks mostly to the Internet. Who would have ever thought that the Internet would beat out television and mov... -
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...
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