![]() ![]() 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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