Make Your Home the Teen Hangout

In “Make Your Home the Teen Hangout,” #093, Meredith Curtis shares how she and her husband, a former teen pastor, created an atmosphere of welcome so that their house could be the teen hangout. Would you like to welcome your teens’ friends and get to know them? The Curtis family has had a blast having fun with teens over decades and build lasting friendships along the way.

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Show Notes

Parents & Grandparents Legacy

Youth Ministry

You don’t have to be Cool

The Great Thing about Teens

Teens are wacky, funny, and full of questions.

They desperately want to be loved and accepted.

Teens like to have fun.

Teens like to eat.

Why It’s a Good Idea to Make Your Home a Teen Hangout

If you have teens, you want to cultivate relationship with them and get to know their friends.

Investing in your teens and their friends communicates love to your teen, strengthens relationships.

The world is a crazy place.

You can change lives.

Teens like to bring their friends home.

The Heart Behind It All

Teens are valuable.

Teens are worth investing in.

Hospitality is about Welcoming People, not impressing them.

Teens don’t care if your house is clean.

Equipping a House for Teens

Games

Room for Manhunt

Couch for 4 on a Couch

Optional Only: Pool Table, Ping-Pong Table, Volleyball Net

Food, more food, and more food

Popular Christian music

Smiles, laughter

Acceptance of occasional spills

The Blessing of Hospitality to the Host & Hostess

Changing Lives

Lifelong Friendships

Resources

HIS Story of the 20th Century by Meredith Curtis

Unlocking the Mystery of Homeschooling High School by Meredith Curtis and Laura Nolette

Joyful and Successful Homeschooling by Meredith Curtis

Travel God's World Geography by Meredith Curtis

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