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In writing this, I do not want to come off like a prude. Certainly, I would never describe myself in that way but given how people dress, adorn themselves, and talk these days, I am, without a doubt, no longer hip. Of course, that would assume that I once was, »

If I were to categorize the biggest behavioral problems I see in teenagers today, there are seven: Anger, Apathy, Deceit, Depression, Disrespect, Laziness, and Rebellion. The latter, of course, is the core behavioral problem out of which all the others emanate. Satan rebelled against his Creator, and refused to submit »

Cell phones are everywhere. Just take a stroll around your local mall and try to count how many people are using their cells phones as they walk around. My guess is it will be so high you'll loose count. Younger and younger children are now using cell phones.I f your »

Ironically, right around the time of Heath Ledger’s death, the following was on the marquee at a local theater: Heath Ledger in I’m not there As I looked at this every day on my way to and from work, the sadness of that title was profound. And though, not trying »

The Momentum of Compromise On October 18th, 2007 an Associated Press report from San Francisco Chronicle stated the following: “City health officials took steps Thursday toward opening the nation’s first legal safe-injection room, where addicts could shoot up heroin, cocaine, and other drugs under the supervision of nurses. Public health »

Tactics in protecting your children in an internet world Using the Internet has become second nature for children and youth today. Online homework, school based web boards, and chatting with friends is now commonplace for this generation. At the same time the internet is a very dark and dangerous place »

I have a child who… refuses to go to church or participate in family devotionals. Key verse: Proverbs 22:6 “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it. There is a world of difference between the words "teach" »

I have a child who is lazy. Laziness results when parents require nothing of their child. It is easier for parents to do things themselves rather than take the time to teach their child and work with him while he learns. Teaching a child a good work ethic is one »

I have a child who has run away from home. The first thing to do is pray. In the interim, notify the authorities. It is important that you do not “rescue him from the consequences of his actions. His leaving is his ultimate act of rebellion by defiantly refusing to »

I have a child who is constantly talking back. The underlying source of talking back is rebellion, and it should not be allowed under any circumstances. Your child is talking back because you have not been consistent in holding your child accountable. This invariably leads to problems. Talking back/being disrespectful »

I have a child who is disrespectful. God does not mince words regarding the seriousness of disrespect, because it denotes a growing disregard for authority. This includes non-verbal communication as well (rolling of the eyes, shrugging shoulders, slamming doors, stomping off, pouting, tone of voice, etc.). If disrespect is left »

I have a child who is acting out. As parents, our child is not always the priority he should be. Because of our busy lifestyles, we often ignore our child and leave his behavior “unattended. It is imperative to find out why your child is acting out. Are you giving »