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Parenting Today's Adolescent Helping Your Child Avoid The Traps Of The Preteen And Teen Years

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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...

This book is just excellent for helping parents who don't know what to do as their children are growing into the teen years. This couple has really been there and done that! And it's wonderful that it comes from a Christian perspective, not wordly psychological garbage. This book is INDISPENSABLE. I have highlighted something on just about every page in my book. I cannot recommend this book enough. Each page contains practical things to do and watch out for. I will be reading mine over and over for years. EXCELLENT!

If you are a parent, you need this book. Instead of wondering what hit you when your child becomes a teenager, you can see the various ages charted out...like 10-12 (age of innocence) and 13-16 (the danger zone) with lots of advice for handling countless situations that we all have to eventually face. Don't go it alone...get this amazing book.

As I tell my friends, you won't be borrowing mine...I plan on keeping it by my bedside until my youngest is "launched"! Great hands-on advice FOR TODAY -- sharing the Rainey's own guidelines but encouraging you & your spouse to get your act together NOW & design your own. Buy this book when your first child turns ten, if possible. If not, JUST BUY IT NOW. I cannot give this book enough stars! It's practical advice with specific action plans. It's full of encouragement. What could be better as we parent the next generation?

This book is easy to read and has a lot of practical information for instilling Christian values in today's adolescent. Applicable to the late 90's teen. Great for use in a study-group setting or as Sunday School consideration for 5th or 6th graders.

This book has helped me through tough times with teens--knowing too that they have dealt with the same problems -- haven't folded under--and are there to give help to hurting parents--and even though the outcome isn't always what we expected--God is in control--and He is there to guide us through. Dennis and Barbara are REAL people with real teen problems. I thank them for writing such a helpful book.

Apparently, this is a book from experienced parents who had taught me and reminded me of things I need to know, and things I need to communicate with my kid before it is too late.

Dennis and Barbara Rainey are as engaging in the book "Parenting Today's Adolescent" as they are in person. The unforgettable Lessons, Charts and Conviction Building Plans are great tools for parents who are slightly challenged or just clueless on how to approach their teens with some tough topics. The book identifies various traps such as peer pressure, sex, dating, attitude, media, unresolved anger, appearance, false Gods and more. If you have ever heard Dennis Rainey on the radio or at a Family Life Conference then you know that he can tell a captivating story. This book is a wonderful what to do and how to do it guide for parents. I love the writing style and how they capture so much information in every chapter. This book is a great resource for parents of children any age.Biblical Perspectives on Tough Issues: Counseling in African-American CommunitiesHe is NOT Left Behind... He is With Me!

I am halfway through this book and have found it to be filled with great advice in helping me raise my five children. They aren't quite yet in the preadolescent age, but soon and I am preparing. This book is based on Christian values and refer to a lot of scriptures. Even if your family isn't Christian or really religious in your everyday living, this book will still make sense and give you some encouragement that you can make it through the teenage years with success. Sticking to convictions you set with yourself, your children can work.

If you have kids and care at all about what challenges may come to them in the teen years, you need this book! It is THE most helpful book I have read on child-rearing. It really opens your eyes to what is out there, what your children need, and what you need to do. Thank God for this book! And thank you Dennis and Barbara!