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Parenting Tip # 75
Ask your child: What would you say is the purpose of sex? Do you think pre-marital sex is wrong? Why, or why not?

My Heart Belongs to Him-My Identity
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Parenting Today's Adolescent:
Helping Your Child Avoid the Traps of the Preteen and Teen Years.
Copyright 1998 by Dennis and Barbara Rainey. Used by permission of Thomas Nelson, Inc., Publishers.

Parenting Tip # 76
Ask your child: Do you think it is important to wait until marriage before having sex? Why, or why not?

Parenting Tip # 77
Ask your child: How far do you think a teenager should go with the opposite sex prior to marriage? How far do you plan to go with a member of the opposite sex before marriage?

Parenting Tip # 78
Ask your child: What would you say are some reasons why many of today’s young people choose not to wait until marriage to have sex?

Parenting Tip # 79
Ask your child: What are some of the consequences of premarital sex? How can those consequences change a person’s life?

Parenting Tip # 8
One of your children’s greatest needs is your praise and approval—it is a basic building block of how children will view themselves and the world. Think of one way that you can praise your child every day. Hint: You can say, “You are so special to me,” or “I’m so glad God gave me you!” Or you can give praise for an accomplishment, even for the small things, such as keeping his room clean, or making his bed neatly.

Raising Children Of Faith: Study Guide
Copyright 2002 by Dennis and Barbara Rainey. Used by permission of Group Publishing, Inc.

Parenting Tip # 80
Ask your child: Do you think most young people consider the consequences of premarital sex before getting involved sexually? If they did, do you think they might choose to wait until marriage? Why, or why not?

Parenting Tip # 81
Ask your child: What message do you think a person’s outward appearance sends to others? Give some examples of how some of the kids at school have affected their reputations by the way they dress.

Parenting Tip # 82
Ask your child: Do you choose your clothes to fit in with your peers, or do you have your own style to represent what you are all about? How does the way you dress affect your reputation? Do you feel you need to make any changes in your appearance? Why or why not?

Parenting Tip # 83
Ask your child: What would you do if you were at a party and some of your friends started drinking alcohol or using drugs?

Parenting Tip # 84
Ask your child: What would you do if you were with someone who had been drinking and they were supposed to drive you home?

Parenting Tip # 85
Ask your child: Have you ever been pressured by your peers (no need to mention any names) to try drinking or drugs? Describe how you handled the situation. How did your choice affect you? If you have not yet been pressured to drink or use drugs, what will you say or do when the situation arises?

Parenting Tip # 86
Ask your child: How do you think curfews and limits can help kids as they grow up? Do your friends have curfews and limits? How do they feel about them? How do you feel about curfews and limits?

Parenting Tip # 87
Ask your child: In what ways would you say that music or movies about sex, drugs, and “doing whatever makes you feel good” could influence or affect you? What choices might those kinds of songs or movies encourage a person to make?

Parenting Tip # 88
Ask your child: Why is it important to make wise entertainment choices? Think about your favorite songs, movies and television programs. Are they wise entertainment choices? Why or why not? What can you do to make better choices?

Parenting Tip # 89
Ask your child: What is your favorite song? What is the singer teaching by his words? What is the main message of this song? What is it teaching you about life? Relationships? Sex? How to handle conflicts or problems? Based on your answers, would you say that this choice of music is a good or poor choice? Why?

Parenting Tip # 9
When your child is having a bad day, you can help to make things brighter by praising him for something he did right.

Raising Children Of Faith: Study Guide
Copyright 2002 by Dennis and Barbara Rainey. Used by permission of Group Publishing, Inc.

Parenting Tip # 90
Ask your child: What is your favorite television program, movie or video? What kinds of things do you see? What is it teaching you about life? Relationships? Sex? How to handle conflicts or problems? Based on your answers, would you say that these entertainment choices are good or poor? Why?

Parenting Tip # 91
Ask your child: Do you think it is good for teenagers to work part-time? Why or why not? How do you think you would handle the responsibilities of working while going to school? (If your child already works ask: How are you handling the responsibilities that come along with your job? What can you do to be a better employee?)

Parenting Tip # 92
Ask your child: What qualities do you think you should look for in an employer when looking for a part-time job?

Parenting Tip # 93
Ask your child: When you start working a part-time job, how do you plan to manage your money?

Parenting Tip # 94
Ask your child: When you start working a part-time job, how will you deal with conflicts with your boss or other employees when they arise? How will you deal with scheduling conflicts when you have an important engagement for school, church, or family on a day when you are scheduled to work?

Parenting Tip # 95
Ask your child: What do you feel is the purpose for being involved in sports? In your opinion, how can kids benefit from competing in sports or other activities like cheerleading or drill team? How can they make the best of their experience?

Parenting Tip # 96
There are many ways to show your family that you are serious about following in the footsteps of Jesus Christ, but two in particular really count: Admitting your mistakes and asking for forgiveness when you mess up in a relationship—especially with one of your children.

Growing a Spiritually Strong Family
Copyright 2002, by Dennis and Barbara Rainey. Used by permission of Multnomah Publishers, Inc.

Parenting Tip # 97
If you want a spiritually healthy family, you must make sure that each member consumes a healthy diet of the everlasting Word of God.

Growing a Spiritually Strong Family
Copyright 2002, by Dennis and Barbara Rainey. Used by permission of Multnomah Publishers, Inc.

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