Devoting Time - Parent's Influence

 

Is your voice being heard among the chaos of your teenagers life? A parent's influence on how to abstain before marriage is a crucial topic to discuss. But what is the best information to give? First, set boundaries. Examples may include: setting a curfew, not allowing the opposite-sex in the same room alone, dating vs. courting and what age is appropriate for relationships. Second, explain what true intimacy is. Examples may include: how to set boundaries early in a relationship or emphasize how drugs and alcohol can hinder the ability to make good choices. Let's stand firm in influencing our own teenagers' thoughts and decisions!

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