Designed for children ages 11-14, Facing the Facts equips kids to understand and deal with the changes of puberty. It also examines why God intends sex for marriage, discusses love and dating, and answers tough questions about sexuality.
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More changes occur in your body and brain during puberty than during any other time in your life. Puberty marks the beginning of big changes in your relationships with your parents and with the opposite sex. It's a wonderful and exhilarating time because you're finally becoming an adult, but it can be a stressful and overwhelming time, too. If you don't understand what's happening to you, or why, ages 11 to 14 can be downright scary. Facing the Facts was written to give you all of the information you need to understand exactly what's happening to your body during the years ahead and why God planned it to happen just that way. You'll learn about: * The role of puberty in the development of sexuality * How girls' and boys' bodies change, both inside and out * Exactly how a woman gets pregnant and gives birth * Why God wants you to save sex for marriage * Love, dating, and how relationships mature * Tough answers to some tough problems Your body and its sexual nature are beautiful and exciting gifts from God that He wants you to understand and appreciate. Reading Facing the Facts and talking about it with your parents will help you be ready for the coming physical changes, equip you to handle the sexual pressures you'll encounter throughout your life, and give you a better understanding of God's perfect design for sex.
About the Author
STAN JONES, PHD, provost and professor of psychology at Wheaton College, is a nationally recognized Christian expert on sexuality. He has written books on psychology and Christianity and on homosexuality and has contributed numerous articles to such professional journals as American Psychologist. BRENNA JONES has graduate training in biblical and theological studies and leads an active ministry of discipleship and support for women. Stan and Brenna have three adult children.
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39 of 40 people found the following review helpful
By D. Bleakley
Format:Paperback
My husband and I spent a year preparing for the coming "talk" with our oldest when I came across this series. There is 4 books in all. We have used books 1-3 and have been extremely pleased with how the content and each topic was handled. At first I was worried that some levels where a little more than I was ready for my kids to know but we went ahead and covered each topic in the book. My kids LOVED them and appreciated having all their questions answered so throughoughly and lovingly. The authors do an outstanding job communicating the love God has for them and what His intenstions are for sexuality. I highly recommend these books for children of all ages.
31 of 32 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
As a Christian Parent raised in a family that never discussed sex, I found this book (and the series) to be a great starting point. It hits all the right topics in a way that communicates a Christian view without using guilt or sounding preachy. Parents should read it themselves, then pass it on to their child. Don't wait for your child to hit puberty before you start talking about this important subject.
39 of 45 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
La Jolla Presbyterian Church uses this book as the basis forits sixth-grade sex education program. The program has grownremarkably over the last three years. To see how the book is used, go to www.datana.com/mary and use the "Sex Education for Christian Teens" link.
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Great book for preteens!
I bought this book for my daughter and I to go through together. It is biblically based, so it goes along with what we are trying to teach her in regard to relationships, but it... Read more
Published 4 days ago by Leslie
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Facing the Facts: The Truth About Sex and You (God's Design for Sex...
We had a great purchase and transacting. Came fast and well packaged we will purchase again and let others know. thanks again.
Published 1 month ago by Luis
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great
it was great book for my daughter and I - it made everything easier to talk about because of discussing a book
Published 3 months ago by funnybunny
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Be smart!
It's really not that difficult. Preview the product before you unleash it on your kids. Isn't that your job as a parent anyhow? The series is amazing! Read more
Published 4 months ago by LMinard
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great stuff!
we have purchased these for ourselves and as gifts for friends as well as recommending them to others! check out the others in this series.
Published 5 months ago by Kara Alsdorf
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Excellent resources!
I had borrowed a friend's a couple of years back so was really looking to us having our own copies at home. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Oye
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cnslmi
I purchased the entire set of 4 books in this series to read with my daughter. It made a very difficult subject much easier to discuss and from a perspective of the great gift God... Read more
Published 7 months ago by cnslmi
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Where are the Facts?
I carefully read all the reviews on all the 'Sex-Ed' books on Amazon in order to find the best one for my 12 year old daughter (to be used later for my 9 year old son and 8 year... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Review Mom
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A must-have for Christian parents
This book series is a must-have tool for Christian parents. The books help children grow into a correct understanding of biblical sexuality. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Kevin
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Facing the Facts: The Truth about sex and you
Excellent book for young teens or older. I read it first before I gave it to my daughter. I like the format and the explanation as to why God made our bodies the way He did. Read more
Published on January 17, 2011 by Jodi
