Teenology: The Art of Raising Great Teenagers

by Jim Burns

Raising a teen is not an easy job. The challenges parents face can be overwhelming--"What happened to my sweet-tempered kid?" "How do I help her make better choices?" "I'm afraid my teen is going to walk away from his faith." "How do I teach my teen to stay pure?" "Is this teen behavior normal?!" In Teenology, author Jim Burns covers all these issues and more. His no-holds-barred approach tackles even the most sensitive topics, providing parents with the answers and advice they need to raise their teens to become responsible adults. An invaluable section on common problems and solutions addresses everything from curfew to bullying to pornography and beyond. Don't overlook this must-have resource!

Genres: Parenting

224 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2010

About the author

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Jim Burns, Ph.D., President of HomeWord is the host of the HomeWord with Jim Burns daily half-hour, daily one-minute, and weekly half-hour radio programs. His passion is communicating to adults and young people practical truths to help them live out their Christian lives.

Jim is the author of many resources including his latest books The Purity Code: God’s Plan for Sex and Your Body, Teaching Your Children Healthy Sexuality and Accept Nothing Less: God’s Best for Your Body, Mind and Heart. In recent years, he has also written Confident Parenting and Creating an Intimate Marriage which are available in audio CDs, books, and small group curriculum kits; The 10 Building Blocks for a Happy Family; Devotions on the Run; and Parenting Teenagers for Positive Results kit. Since 1985, HomeWord has been assisting parents and churches worldwide through radio, resources, seminars, and the web at www.homeword.com. Jim writes monthly columns for Ignite Your Faith magazine and Simply Youth Ministry newsletter and website.

Reviews

[Jim · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book on parenting in the modern world.

[Mary Pat · Rating 4 out of 5]

Jim Burns is a youth expert with a Christian worldview. This book is written with the expectation that the reader is Christian, but does not push or even focus on Christianity. There is one chapter on spirituality, but it could be applied to any faith, and a few references to Christianity, but this is not a "how to get your teen to be a good Christian" manual. The majority of the book has to do with identifying what is normal teenage behavior, what to expect as you go through the teen years, what is healthy parental behavior, how parents can impact and influence their kids, and ideas on how to handle different circumstances and situations as they arise. He focuses quite a bit on the influence of media on our kids and how parents can buffer that. I have 2 teens and will have a third in a few years. For me, it was a good, solid, read. Good information that calls us, as parents, to stand up and be the parents are kids need and deserve. I learned a lot and I recommend it for anyone with teens or who will have teens.

[Annie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am full of flaws that really come out as I parent. I have made some mistakes, some small, some big. I am teachable and soft-hearted and am quick to ask forgiveness of my family when I have failed.I have the heart to change and grow and I am so grateful my kids love me. With that being said, we have appropriate boundaries for our teens for their protection and safe growing experiences. This book is helpful to grow my parenting skills - it is providing hope and empowerment that I am on the right path and educating me where I was naive. Also, Teenology is truly affirming--which then also provides a higher level of confidence. Many of the boundaries/guidelines we have in our home are discussed and it is so encouraging to find that what we practice and believe is presented in written form and taught and success in practice. Hallelujah! I am grateful for this book!

[Lucimar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very insightful book. Well researched and up to date with discussions on CURRENT issues (e.g. living in this world of technology, etc) that are affecting our teens. It is a MUST HAVE for any parent of a teen.

[Beth · Rating 4 out of 5]

this has some good information, I had to put it down in favor of textbooks. while it was a good start, I think there is much more that wasn't touched on in this book. its good to pick up and put down when you need it.

[Mir · Rating 4 out of 5]

doing my homework...a good mix of parenting and faith.

[Steve Robbins · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book on parenting teens. It was short and gave a broad overview of most topics.

[Jenny · Rating 4 out of 5]

My Bible Study just read this book together and it was an awesome guide to what we all need to think about....wherever you are in this stage.

[Lynn · Rating 2 out of 5]

Too many times he said... And there are great resources out there you should find. I'm reading this book to learn. If I wanted to look for other resources I wouldn't be reading this book.

[Tate · Rating 4 out of 5]

Practical tips for raising your teen.