Wacky Wild Wonderful Teenagers

In Wacky Wild Wonderful Teenagers,” episode #083, Meredith Curtis talks frankly about the teen years and how they affect teens, their parents, and the parent/teen relationship. Shake off the lies that these years have to be negative, they can be a blast! Meredith believes parents and teens can work together to overcome the challenges teens face.

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Show Notes

Drill Team Story

What’s so Great about a Teen?

Interesting
Engaging
Energetic
Enchanting
Fun
Funny

What’s So Challenging about the Teen Years?

Hormones
Guys—Anger
Girls—Emotional
Need More Sleep
Insecurities
Lapses in Judgment (“Have You Lost Your Mind?” song)

Problems for Teens & Their Parents

Disposable Income—Targeted by Advertisers
Message from Media
Stalked on Internet
Predators
Normal Temptations

Questions Teens Ask

Will Anyone Love Me?
Do I Measure Up?
Am I Valuable?
Will I be a Success?
Is God Real?
Can I Trust the Bible?

Start with Relationships

Lives Changed
Teens Influenced
Jesus’ Model
Set Up for Success
Family Time
Friendship Time
Sports Days
Picnics/Parties/BBQs

Build Healthy Relationships

Give Them Answers

Apologetics
Read Bible & Discuss
Create Classes
Bible Studies
Living Books
Biographies (Augustine, Luther, Amy Carmichael, Georg Muller)

The Opposite Sex

Natural Attraction
Sexual Desires
Movies & TV
Internet
Facebook/Social Media
Pornography
Sexting
Vigilance
Listen/Give Godly Counsel
Purity
Freedom from Lust
Wholesome Friendships
Courtship/Dating with a Purpose or American-Style Dating?
Who Will They Marry?

Put That Energy to Work

Zeal/Passion/Energy
Outlets for Emotion: Music, Poetry, Sports
HARD WORK: Projects, Chores, Home Business
Family Ministry
O.Y.

Prepare Them for Life

Build Godly Character
Foster Close Relationships with Jesus
Mentoring
Bible Classes
Character Courses
Adult-Prep Courses using Living Books

Real Men Bible Studies & Courses

God’s Girls Bible Studies & Courses

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