Parenting Your Teenager
A SIX WEEK BIBLE STUDY FOR PARENTS OF TEENAGERS


Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott have been counseling people about relationships for over 15 years.
They have been appeared on Oprah and Good Morning America, and  in Christianity Today and Focus on the Family.

In addition to the Biblical and practical teaching that the Parrots provide, there are interviews with 24 parents and teens
from across the country.  They share openly and honestly about rebellion, conflict, pain and identity.
 

Identity
The number one question every teenager asks is, "Who am I?" As they struggle to answer that question, tensions can build up at home.

This episode will give parents tools to help their teens find their identity in Christ. Parents will learn ways to convey the attitudes of unconditional love that will draw their teens closer. They will also explore the most important skills of communication.
 
Turmoil
Every day teenagers are faced with complicated relationships, images of impossible beauty and difficult challenges. All these forces can cause a young person to feel insecure, depressed or even angry.

This episode will help parents empathize with the jumbled emotions of their teens. Parents will learn biblical and practical tips for helping teens in this turbulent time of their lives.
 

 
Rebellion
Parenting can be tough. Teens will make mistakes, cross boundaries and lose the trust of their parents.

This episode will give advice on how to deal with the scary issues like rebellion, drugs, drinking and sex. Parents will learn ways to set boundaries and establish clear and realistic consequences.

 
Legacy
As children grow, they start seeing the world and faith through their own eyes. They can go through periods of questions and doubts about their faith.

This episode will offer parents help and encouragement to deal with the spiritual questions of their teens. Parents will learn ways to maintain the relationship even in the midst of differences in beliefs. Steven Curtis Chapman talks about his own family and faith.