Most of the time when we think of bullying we only see two parties as being involved; the bully and the bullied. Olweus theory suggests that everyone plays a role in bullying. If this is true then to combat bullying would require a collaborative effort by all parties. Below is a diagram of the various parties [...]
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Reactivity originates in anxiety over self-expression and the need to be understood and taken seriously. The more we listen, take serious, and respect young people’s opinions and feelings, the more secure and self-driven they become. The less we listen, the more intolerant and critical we are, the more insecure and anxious they become. The more conditioned they [...]
Parents In Denial About Sexually Active Children
Posted: May 4, 2010 in Adolescent Development, LGBTQ Youth, Parenting, Pornography, Sexual Abuse, Teen Dating Violence, Teens, UncategorizedTags: sexting, technology, teen sex, text, text messaging, texting
In an article from PsychCentral a new study from North Carolina State University shows that many parents think that their children aren’t interested in sex — but that everyone else’s kids are. The article suggests that many parents have certain beliefs about adolescent sexual behavior that may be, albeit unintentionally, reinforcing certain stereotypes that shape the sexual behavior of their [...]
Most of us working in youth ministry know the importance of engaging parents in the spiritual life of their students. While we realize that the spiritual care of their children is should be their responsibility, they are often just as spiritually immature as their kids, if they are new. This task of ministry to parents is often [...]
Wellness is the new buzzword right now and we should consider the implications it may have on youth ministry. Wellness implies a holistic approach to each unique individual. We will attempt to define wellness and flesh out the six areas of focus as well as how it impacts parenting and ministry to developing adolescents. Wellness is a [...]
