Raising Successful Teens
How to Help Your Child Honor God and Live Wisely
by Jeffrey Dean
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Pub Date Sep 03 2019 | Archive Date Sep 09 2020
WaterBrook & Multnomah | Multnomah
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Description
From every side--the Internet, social media, interactions with friends, in both their public and private lives--teens are persuaded to follow the world's way over God's every day. Culture's mantra "live for today" has become the slogan of this generation! But, one thing remains true--mom and dad are still the greatest influence in the life of their child.
Based on timeless biblical truths, Raising Successful Teens equips parents with positive, encouraging, and practical advice. A family and teen culture expert with more than 25 years of ministry experience, Jeffrey Dean gives parents the street-level approach they need to help their teens wisely and safely navigate technology, friendships, dating relationships, social media, and more. Parents will learn how to keep the lines of communication open and stay involved in their teens' lives.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9780525653240 |
| PRICE | $16.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 240 |
Featured Reviews
Laura L, Reviewer
In his latest book, Raising Successful Teens: How to Help Your Child Honor God and Live Wisely, Jeffrey Dean offers parents of millennial and post-millennial teens excellent and practical advice for parenting in today's world. I wish I'd had this book sooner, but I'm grateful to have it now!
Dean starts off by encouraging parents with the idea that God has uniquely matched parents with their children, meaning, I am the best parent for my child. When I often feel like a failure, it's good to remember that our sovereign God has matched me and my teen!
Dean also covers things like ways today's teens think about culture, five critical questions teens need to answer, how parents can focus on what matters most, and the critical roles of fathers and mothers. Dean also addresses specific issues like keeping communication lines open, making the most of dinnertime, setting healthy boundaries for technology, dating, pornography, sex, friends, and finding purpose.
Dean does all of this in practical and biblical ways, helping parents navigate some difficult topics. I appreciate the evaluation questions Dean asks along the way, helping parents to see where they are and how to get there. He also includes a special section on teen suicide. This book is a wealth of knowledge and practical help for parents of today's teens--the perfect handbook for parents seeking to do their best to raise kids to know and love God and to live wisely in today's world.
Note: I received a copy of the book from the publisher through NetGalley for this honest review. The opinions expressed are my own.
Yvonne W, Reviewer
A well-researched book, with advice based on solid foundations. While the approach proposed is not new or revolutionary, it's good to see it applied to modern issues such as social media and the Internet.
Readers who don't identify as Christians may not be comfortable with the Bible references, however, the advice can be applied regardless of religious beliefs.
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