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The Power of Being There
-Jim Burns
In the next 30 minutes, in the United States alone, there will be 29
kids attempting suicide, 57 adolescents will run away, 22 teenage girls
will get an abortion and 685 teenagers will use some form of narcotics
AND that's only in the next 30 minutes. Multiply those statistics by
even a day or a week or a year, and we have a major problem with morals
and values in the U.S. and around the world.
Kids today are facing issues that you and I didn't have to face as young
people. The greatest users of internet pornography are boys ages 12 to
17. Frankly, I wouldn't want to be that age today. Sure, we were 6, 11,
15 and 18 but we were
never
their age…They experience so much so young.
What makes it even more complicated is that studies show that there is
only a very small difference between the behavior of church kids and
non-church kids. That's with only one exception – when parents practice
“the power of being there” for children.
Is there hope?
You bet there is. “Children regard your very presence as a sign of
caring and connectedness.” When kids feel cared for and connected to
their parents and other significant adults, they make wiser decisions
about their morals and values. Jesus said it best, “Let the little
children come to me and do not hinder them.” Your involvement and
mentoring in the life of a child is one of your highest callings and
will pay spiritual dividends for generations to come. Don't give up when
times get tough, but continue to do everything you can do to speak into
the lives of your kids. Your presence makes a difference. |
Recommended Websites
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Recommended Books
The 5 Love Languages of Teens
Author: Gary Chapman
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Solutions for Burned-out Parents
Author: Dr. James C. Dobson
Why Christian Kids Rebel
Author: Tim Kimmel
Life Coach Your Teens
Author: Roger Cross
How to Parent Your Teen Without Losing Your Mind
Edited by: Christian Parenting Today & Campus Life
Parent's Guide to the Top 10 Dangers Teens Face
Authors: Stephen Artburn & Jim Burns
Boundaries with Kids
Authors: Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend
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How to Parent a Stressed Teen
A recent survey revealed that 70 percent
of teens consider themselves stressed. Those
are alarming statistics, but it is even more
alarming when your teenager is the one who
is stressed. Here are 8 ways you can help
your teen deal with stress.
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