For Parents

Being a parent of teenagers brings with it a rollercoaster of emotions and experiences. Understanding your teen, helping foster spiritual growth in their lives, and helping them out in their times of struggle become some of your biggest challenges. At YS, we are here for you, providing you with resources that can help you connect with your teen and make a difference in their life during these last few years they're at home with you.

YS Resources:

• Youth Culture 101 by Walt Mueller
• The Parent's Guide to Helping Teenagers in Crisis by Jim Hancock and Rich Van Pelt
• Teenage Girls by Ginny Olson
• Teenage Guys by Steve Gerali
• Quick Questions Library: Use these to get dialogue started with your teen during long car rides, meal times, etc.
• invert Starter Kit—Sample the latest and greatest student products from YS. A great introduction to the invert line for students!

YS Articles:

• Am I an Adult or Not? by Marv Penner
• They're Not Grown Up Yet by Brenda Seedfelt
  • (More articles on Adolescent Development)
• "I'm a 17-Year-Old Christian Guy, and I Think I'm Gay"
• Is Masturbation a Sin? by Dale Kaufman
  • (More articles on Gender & Sexuality)
• See the list of all YS article topics

YS Email Resources:

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Have questions? Need help?

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