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?