Teens & Rules

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It is so tough to be a teen these days. And it is just as hard to be a parent of a teen.

Teens struggle to find their identity in a world that is fast changing on them. And we, parents are also groping along as we try to understand our teens and what cause all these changes that are taking place in them.

Mark Gregston of Heartlight Ministries says "We have a generation of kids in their teens who are confused and disillusioned. They've lost their innocence and they've lost what should be carefree days of adolescence. And kids from good Christian families are falling victim just as much."

It really doesn't help that we parents are struggling to help our struggling teens. Our teens get depressed, we get depressed too.

But I am really thankful for some of these wonderful Christian resources that are available on the internet to help shed some light into our teens' world and their struggles. Just this little glimmer of light is good enough for us, parents to hold on and take this journey of helping our teens navigate the dangerous world and find their identity in Christ.

Once again, a good investment of your time, just checking out these resources, reading them or listening to the messages.

One very help resource is from : Parenting Today´s Teens Radio with Mark Gregston

Here you will find very relevant topics with very practical help such as :

• The Author of Reconciliation (5-30-2009)
  
• Parental Controls and the Internet (5-23-2009)
  
• Keeping Marriage Going Amidst Teen Struggles (5-16-2009)
  
• Your Kids, the Internet, and Pornography (5-09-2009)
  
• Teen Accountability and Parental Grace (5-02-2009)
  

From FamilyLife a sampling of the broadcasts :

Mothers of Teens - Are you finding the teen years to be a challenge? If so, then join the crowd! Today on the broadcast, Dennis Rainey talks with a mother of three, Jana Morrison, who encourages moms to keep their focus and build into the lives of their teens.

Teaching Teens to Follow Rules :

Are your kids testing your boundaries? Today Dennis Rainey tells parents about the benefits of healthy boundaries, and what they need to do to pass on a legitimate faith in Christ to the next generation.

• Teaching Teens to Follow the Rules, Part 1
  
• Teaching Teens to Follow the Rules, Part 2
  

Preparing Your Teens for Launch

Your high school senior is about to leave home, but you still have time to invest in his character! Dennis and Barbara Rainey are joined by their son Benjamin to challenge parents to finish the race well.

• Putting the Finishing Touches on Character
  
• Launching Your Teen Into Life
  

Re-Create : Building a Culture in Your Home Stronger than the Culture Destroying Your Kids

What is it about the culture that is so irresistible to our teens? Ron Luce, co-founder and president of Teen Mania Ministries, tells Dennis Rainey about the need for parents to talk to their kids about the culture around them and to train them to see through the lies that are paraded as truth.

• Keeping Your Kids From Craving the World
  
• Connecting With Youth Today
  
• Instilling Values in Your Kids
  

From Focus on the Family :

The Importance of Heroes - A discussion about the importance of heroes and how they are especially influential to kids.