Family Matters

What can my husband and I do to help our teenage girl become the woman God wants her to be?

How can my spouse and I come alongside our teenage son and daughter as they encounter instances of gender confusion in their high school? Believe it or not, a couple of such cases have come to light during this past academic year.

As a divorced woman, what can I do about my young child's resistance to my efforts to develop relationships with men and to have a social life outside the home?

What is your opinion of boarding school for children?

How can we help a young child who is struggling with his faith? Last night during our prayer time my young son tearfully confessed that he's having trouble believing in God. How should I address this?

Is there anything my husband and I can do to undo or minimize the devastation our teenage daughter has experienced because of her involvement with "sexting"?

Is there anything wrong with seeking support from my Facebook friends when I need to let off steam about my marriage?

As a parent of a teenager, is "sexting" something that I need to be concerned about? I've heard a few stories about this on the news, but I've never felt that my daughter would be susceptible to temptations of this kind. We haven't talked about it because I'm really not up to speed on the technology, nor do I know exactly what's involved. Besides, she's a really good kid. Do you think I should bring up the subject with her?

How can I tell if my involvement with social media – Facebook, Twitter, etc. – is detrimental to my marriage? I don't think this is the case at present, but I don't want to be taken by surprise either. Do you have any words of wisdom for me?

Should we be concerned about a child who doesn't like to take risks? My husband thinks he should be pushed harder and forced to face his fears. I feel we should give him time to develop confidence at his own pace. What's your perspective?