Addresses tough questions teens ask dealing with issues of faith, death, sexuality, contraception, divorce, family, etc., and provides responses to these questions based on fundamental Christian values.

Here is a practical guide for parents navigating the storms and stresses of raising middle school children in a turbulent world. Today's parents are challenged to identify and follow sound ethical and educational principles to produce happy and successful children. If parents can put these twelve field-tested principles into day-to-day practice, they will have secured a basic understanding of a psychologically healthy family life. Book jacket.

Being a parent to teenagers can often be an overwhelming job. Longtime psychologists, educators, and parents Lois and Joel Davitz offer sound and reassuring advice in this easy-to-read book that focuses on some of the major concerns parents have today. Their questions come from a survey of real-life situations that parents face: relationships, communication, sadness, mood swings, conflict and crisis, money, bad influences. Their answers encourage parents to think through their particular circumstances and recognize that parents can best determine what is right for their families. The issues are unflinchingly honest. The responses are not simple. But both questions and answers are right on the mark. Book jacket.

For those teenagers who have made up their minds to listen to no one, theres not much anyone can do for them. To those who have made up their minds to do nothing in their lives, there is not much anyone can do for youuntil you make up your minds and admit to yourself you need help, then seek Jesus Christ for counsel. This books intention is to guide young people toward Jesus Christ in daily devotions. You might be one who is looking for answers to your uncertain issues or some unfulfilled need. It might be that your day-to-day life is loaded with weights or brimming with worry as you approach your everyday routine in living. In making this basic book accessible to you, I sincerely trust that the intense messages from Gods Word will help you find new expectation and motivation in your life. It does not make a difference what your circumstance or situation might be. The responses to every one of lifes issues are contained in the focal bookthe Holy Bible. This book is not meant to reply in detail to the profound inquiries of the ages. Only the Bible can do that. Be that as it may, it is an initial move toward serving you with a genuine longing to address some of young peoples issues or to help you settle your issues. God needs to address your issues, and God has the response to every one of lifes issues . . . even for your life. Take time to slowly read and meditate on the words found herein. The Bible says, Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them, that they profiting may appear to all (1 Timothy 4:15). All scripture is taken from the KJV, AV, or TLB versions unless otherwise indicated. In the mighty name of Jesus, May God bless you and keep you is my prayer! Reverend Dr. John Thomas Wylie

The world is a confusing and painful place for children (and adults). How do you respond faithfully to your kids’ big questions? Learn to craft faithful conversations and be better prepared to talk about the tough stuff with your kids. More than 30 essays from a diverse group of young Christian parents/pastors address today’s toughest topics, including gender, race, bullying, mental illness, death, divorce, money, technology, and generosity. When Kids Ask Hard Questions invites you to take a deep breath, create safe spaces for the hard conversations, and speak the truth in love. Each chapter includes a resource list for further exploration.

Grade level: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, s, t.

Grade level: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, s, t.