Parenting Today’s Adolescent Helping Your Child Avoid The Traps Of The Preteen And Teen Years
Normally confident moms and dads grow weak-kneed when their children enter–gasp!–puberty. Barbara and Dennis Rainey, parents of six teenage or older children, map out the unfamiliar, demanding landscape of both pre-adolescence (ages 10-12), as well as the teen years that follow. Preadolescence is when convictions are shaped; adolescence is when convictions are tested, they advise parents. In Parenting Today’s Adolescent the Raineys help children and parents build a satisfying relationship while forging a vision for a productive, God-honoring life–before, during, and after adolescence.
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If ANYONE ever felt the need for a parenting “How-To”, this is it!! Not for the faint of heart though – as it pulls no punches and advocates a tell-all approach to upcoming obstacles and pitfalls in a teen’s life vs. leaving up to chance or peer-information or just plain ignorance. Taboo topics such as masturbation are addressed with exact advice and timing suggested. The philosophy is “Don’t leave anything to chance – inform your child BEFORE it happens while encouraging serious brainstorming and promoting action plans to head off destructive events that are ultimately inevitable.” Another issue addressed is virginity and the distinction between being a virgin and actually being PURE. Empowerment is key – for the child as well as the parent – in the face of a permissive society which shapes our children’s perceptions of values and morals. Of course, the foundation of this book is the ultimate Rule Book of all things in life – the HOLY BIBLE. But even non-Christians who want a guide on how to teach good morals and values to their teen who is trying to make sense of: 1)where they belong and 2)what they should do in this crazy world will find this book to be a true treasure. I have recommended to it countless parents and am thankful I didn’t find it too late…