How to Parent Your Teen Without Losing Your Mind : From the Editors of Christian Parenting Today and Campus Life: Questions and Answers for Parents

by McPherson, John

• ISBN13: 9780805493627
• ISBN10: 080549362X
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2002-01-01
• Publisher: B&H

Summary

Divides the teenage years into four sections from age ten through nineteen, counseling parents on how to address each span's often turbulent parenting challenges with love and understanding. Original.

Table of Contents

Introduction	xiv
The Preteen: Ages 10--12	1	(82)
Starting Junior High	4	(2)
Homeschooling	6	(1)
Academic Challenges	7	(2)
Skipping a Grade	9	(1)
School	10	(2)
Sex Education	12	(1)
Worrying	13	(2)
Encouraging Kids	15	(3)
Other Parents' Rules	18	(1)
Trusting Others	19	(1)
Letting Go	20	(2)
Family Activities	22	(2)
Bible Reading	24	(2)
Praying out Loud	26	(3)
Responsibility	29	(1)
Allowances	30	(2)
Stepfamilies	32	(2)
Grandparents	34	(1)
Arguing in Front of Kids	35	(1)
Bored with Church	36	(2)
Immaturity	38	(1)
Staying Overnight with Friends	38	(2)
Early Puberty	40	(1)
Curfew	41	(1)
Flirting	42	(3)
Dating	45	(4)
Friends	49	(1)
Makeup	50	(1)
Hygiene	51	(1)
The Internet	52	(2)
Poor Choices	54	(4)
Swearing	58	(1)
Dieting	59	(1)
Video Games	60	(1)
Playing Football	61	(4)
Quitting	65	(1)
Depression	66	(2)
Disability	68	(1)
Sexual Abuse	69	(2)
Sassiness	71	(2)
Respect	73	(1)
Cruelty to Animals	74	(1)
Anger	75	(1)
School Violence	76	(7)
Listening In	78	(5)
The Young Teen: Ages 13--14	83	(80)
Questions about Faith	86	(2)
Faith and Feelings	88	(1)
Other Religions	89	(1)
Witnessing	90	(1)
Missions	91	(2)
Anger at God	93	(1)
Grief	94	(1)
Youth Group	95	(1)
New Youth Pastor	96	(1)
Giving Advice	97	(2)
Discipline	99	(2)
Trust	101	(1)
Nothing in Common	102	(2)
Tired of Talking	104	(2)
Family Fun	106	(1)
Embarrassed by Parents	107	(2)
Showing Respect	109	(1)
Financial Worries	110	(1)
School Choice	111	(1)
After-school Activities	112	(2)
Grades	114	(2)
Perfectionism	116	(2)
Hating Parents	118	(1)
Respect for Others' Property	119	(1)
Respect for Authority	120	(1)
Disrespect	121	(1)
Negative Influences	122	(2)
Music	124	(1)
Lying	125	(2)
Invading Privacy	127	(1)
Privacy	128	(2)
Competition	130	(1)
Adult Friendships (1)	131	(1)
Adult Friendships (2)	132	(1)
School Dances	133	(2)
School Violence	135	(1)
Fighting	136	(1)
Premarital Sex	137	(2)
Sex Jokes	139	(1)
Masturbation	140	(1)
Pornography	141	(4)
Computers	145	(1)
Loner	146	(1)
Shyness	147	(1)
Making Friends	148	(1)
Christian Friends	149	(1)
Possessive Friend	150	(1)
Self-esteem	151	(2)
Lack of Communication	153	(1)
Calls from Girls	154	(1)
Phone Use	155	(1)
Messiness	156	(7)
Listening In	158	(5)
The Middle Teen: Ages 15--17	163	(88)
Liking Your Kids	166	(1)
Family Vacations	167	(4)
Teen Culture	171	(1)
Nagging	172	(2)
Marriage Problems	174	(1)
Family Meals	174	(2)
Family Devotions	176	(1)
Family Activities	177	(2)
Troubled Child	179	(1)
Grief (1)	180	(1)
Grief (2)	181	(1)
Being Excited About Faith	182	(4)
Youth Group Activities	186	(1)
Youth Group	187	(1)
Prayer	188	(1)
Church	189	(2)
Separate Churches	191	(2)
Tithing	193	(1)
Science and Faith	194	(1)
Judgmental Attitude	195	(1)
Flirting with Adults	196	(1)
Role Models	197	(4)
Extracurriculars	201	(2)
Making Friends	203	(1)
Being Judgmental	204	(2)
Disrespectful Friends	206	(1)
Tough Love	207	(2)
Anger	209	(1)
Alcohol	209	(2)
Smoking	211	(1)
Stress	211	(2)
Depression	213	(2)
Self-esteem	215	(1)
Eating Disorders	216	(1)
Risque Fashion	217	(2)
Dating (1)	219	(2)
Dating (2)	221	(2)
Public Affection	223	(1)
Christian Values	224	(1)
Premarital Sex	225	(2)
Parents' Past	227	(1)
Abortion	228	(2)
Rape	230	(1)
Sexual Abuse	231	(1)
Homosexuality	232	(2)
Pierced Ears	234	(1)
Appearances	235	(1)
Stealing	236	(1)
Driving Rules	237	(4)
Movies	241	(2)
Christian Music	243	(8)
Listening In	244	(7)
The Older Teen: Ages 18--19	251	(83)
Enjoying College	254	(1)
College Choice	255	(2)
Letting Go	257	(1)
Teaching ``Street Smarts''	258	(1)
Missions or College?	259	(1)
Independence	260	(2)
Not Ready to Grow Up	262	(1)
College Costs	263	(2)
Unrealistic Dreams	265	(1)
Encouraging Talents	266	(3)
Pastoral Preparation	269	(1)
Choosing Major	270	(1)
Religion Major	271	(2)
Lack of Ambition	273	(1)
Motivation	274	(1)
Disappointed Hopes	275	(1)
Risky Ministry	276	(1)
Summer Plans	277	(2)
Leaving Youth Group	279	(1)
Ministry Motivations	280	(1)
Visiting at College	281	(2)
Visiting Home	283	(1)
Flunking Out	284	(1)
Not Quite an Adult	285	(2)
Money Management	287	(2)
Credit Cards	289	(1)
House Rules	290	(2)
Skipping Church	292	(2)
Double Life	294	(3)
Wild Parties	297	(1)
Drugs and Alcohol	298	(1)
Substance Abuse	299	(1)
Gambling	300	(2)
Rebuilding Relationship	302	(1)
Violent Temper	303	(1)
Internet Temptations	304	(1)
Spring Break	305	(1)
Shyness	306	(1)
Dating at College	307	(3)
Not Dating	310	(1)
Dating Someone Younger	311	(1)
Finding a Mate	312	(2)
Marriage	314	(1)
Coed Apartment	315	(1)
Living with Boyfriend	316	(2)
Lost Virginity	318	(1)
Daughter's Baby	319	(1)
Arrogance	320	(1)
Challenging Family Beliefs	321	(1)
Doubts About Faith	322	(4)
Cult Involvement	326	(1)
Developmental Disability	327	(1)
Grief	328	(6)
Listening In	329	(5)
Recommended Resources	334