Things to Come

Parenting Teens - Influencing Them for Eternity

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Joe Botti

Proverbs 22:6; Matthew 25:19-21

Summary

The teenage years are when our children are trying to form their own values and worldview. If we want to influence our teens for Christ, we must have a quality relationship with them. In order to foster healthy independence, it is important to set key goals and focus almost completely on them, learning to avoid unnecessary conflicts and adapt our parenting style to help them transition into and through the teenage years.

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The teen world is different from that of younger children. Their bodies, intellects, and emotions are all changing at a rapid pace. They are trying to form their own values and world view. If we want to influence our teens for Christ, our parenting style must also change. In order to foster responsible independence, we must cultivate a strong relationship with them while also learning how to resolve conflict in a way that our teens view as reasonable.

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