Teenagers are portrayed as objects that need to be controlled and restrained. They are viewed as a chaotic period to be survived. But we should be shocked and saddened by the cultural cynicism toward these years. As a person passes from childhood into adulthood, the transition can be tumultuous. The teenage years often present difficulty for parents.
EBook $11.99 en Español $12.99 Audiobook From Audible/iTunes To read all of my book reviews and to receive all of the free eBooks I find on the web, subscribe to my free newsletter. Find more of my book reviews and follow Dive In, Dig Deep on Instagram - my account dedicated to Bibles and books to see the beauty of the Bible and the role of reading in the Christian life. I received a media copy of Age of Opportunity and this is my honest review. I am eager present them mature in Christ. And as I minister to the teens at my church, I am reminded of the privilege and opportunity I have to steward. My children are still young, but I feel better prepared. I highly recommend this book for parents and pastors who want to better shepherd their children. Originally published in 1997, this revised and expanded edition features discussion questions for each chapter as well as a bonus Q&A section. Wise parents will do their research and have conversations that help them evaluate their influences. Musicians, movie stars, and social media influencers all have a role in shaping their hearts and minds. I learned that I need to evaluate the “voices” in their life. The book concludes with Part 3: Practical Strategies for Parenting Teens. Even in our imperfection, our modeling of a hunger for God can go a long way. I was most encouraged to see that as parents must make our pursuit of Christ our priority. Familiarity, lifestyle, and hypocrisy are reasons as to why our faith fails to transfer to our teens. But before we begin, we must first examine our own.
While we cannot force it, we can still help our teens develop a heart for God. I was encouraged that even in the midst of a crooked culture, we are to shine the light of Christ. It sets the pace of our life, it dictates our agendas, it reconfigures our relationships, and it shapes our spiritual lives. I was most interested to see how culture impacts the life of the family in strong yet subtle ways. Parents must teach their children to have thoughtful, redemptive interactions with culture. Part Two: Setting Godly Goals focuses on our spiritual struggles and the need to develop a heart of conviction and wisdom. As a theological, sociological, and redemptive community - parents play an irreplaceable role in discipling their children. While the world would tell us differently, God’s Word says that parents are God’s primary teachers. Part One: Clearing the Debris takes an honest look at the family. How can we speak the truth in love to our teenagers? In Age of Opportunity, Paul David Tripp provides a Biblical guide to parenting teens.
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