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When Your Teen Is Struggling
Mark Gregston, founder of Heartlight Ministries, offers vital help to parents of teens who exhibit destructive or unhealthy behaviors and actions. With biblical guidance, encouraging stories from his ministry, and a fresh message of hope, Mark helps parents:
look beyond behavior to the heart of a teen recognize how kids stuff the void God wants to fill have proper expectations for themselves and the teen create a belief system and effective rules in the home set boundaries and nurture a sense of security
An ever–increasing number of families face these life storms. With expertise and compassion, Mark offers them the knowledge and understanding they need for their journey from struggling to success.
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First published January 1, 2007
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February 25, 2017
Must read for parents of teens!
August 1, 2023
This book…it came at the perfect time. It is practical, clear and full of wisdom. It is just what we needed during a very difficult time with our oldest child. If you have a tween- read this book to prepare and get your house in order before they become a teenager… while it doesn’t guarantee things will go easily, it does help you to know the norms of teens and also to think through what your family standards will be. Best book I have read yet regarding what to do when your teenager goes crazy!
January 5, 2020
Aside from a bit of gender stereotyping, this is an encouraging and practical read for parents of teenagers.
June 22, 2020
“While you may think you are in your child’s life to help him change, the truth might be that God placed your child (and all her struggles) in your life to change you.” location 218/2737
“Focus on correction more than justice, direction more than punishment, and guidance more than retribution. The reason for establishing a belief system is to determine the path your children should take and to keep them from dark places where they do not want to be. Consequences are more than retribution kids should receive for doing something wrong or unacceptable. Think of consequences as course correctors.”
Location 1882
Personally, my big issues with kids are respect, obedience, and honesty. The toughest consequences would be attached to any violation of those.
Location 1882-1883
“...rules without relationship cause rebellion.”
Location 1915
“Without a sense of respect for others, children will not create meaningful relationships or succeed in life.”
Location 1958
“Focus on correction more than justice, direction more than punishment, and guidance more than retribution. The reason for establishing a belief system is to determine the path your children should take and to keep them from dark places where they do not want to be. Consequences are more than retribution kids should receive for doing something wrong or unacceptable. Think of consequences as course correctors.”
Location 1882
Personally, my big issues with kids are respect, obedience, and honesty. The toughest consequences would be attached to any violation of those.
Location 1882-1883
“...rules without relationship cause rebellion.”
Location 1915
“Without a sense of respect for others, children will not create meaningful relationships or succeed in life.”
Location 1958
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