Studies show that kids who grow up in the church are actually abandoning their faith in record numbers… especially when they hit the late teen years.  Why is that?

As you know, our world is changing.  It’s no longer socially expected to attend church.  Quite the opposite, in fact.  Your teen hears anti- church messages all day long.

Mom, dad … this will be an uphill battle.  Expect difficulty when you value something that the world doesn’t value.  Avoid the temptation to mock or berate your teen … as they strive to establish their own spiritual convictions.

And by all means, don’t give up!  Keep encouraging your kids to pursue the truth, to connect with other Christians… and remember … there’s nothing more winsome than a mom or dad who truly loves God with all their heart!

 

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