Dirty Dancing at the Prom and Other Challenges Christian Teens Face : How Parents Can Help

by Curtis, Barbara

• ISBN13: 9780834121850
• ISBN10: 0834121859
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-08-01
• Publisher: Nazarene Pub House

Summary

Dirty Dancing at the Prom and Other Challenges Christian Teens Face: How Parents Can Help is designed to help parents understand the difficulties that bombard their child daily. Barbara Curtis offers parents insight, advice, and specific examples for equipping their Christian child with the self-assurance and itegrity he or she needs to make healthy, Christ-centered decisions in a world that is full of temptation, offensive situations, and attacks on their faith.In Dirty Dancing at the Prom..., Barbara Curtis answers the question, 'What gives teenagers the strength to live with integrity when others are giving in and conforming?' by:Interviewing numerous teenagers and asking them to share their insight and adviceExploring biblical principles and situations that lay a foundation for parents to followFocusing on the understanding that teenagers must be firmly grounded in their parent's love and in the perfect love of ChristEquipping parents with the insight and tools they need to demonstrate God's perfect love to their kid

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 5
Being Grounded in God's Love: Self-esteem	p. 13
Setting Limits: Self-assurance	p. 30
Avoiding Temptation: Self-control	p. 47
Developing Compassion: Self-sacrifice	p. 66
Standing Up for What's Right: Self-respect	p. 84
Making the Most of Mistakes: Self-help	p. 105
Living with Integrity: Self-satisfaction	p. 127
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