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From Almost Everything Teens Want Parents to Know by Bill Sanders
Bill Sanders authored a book for parents who want to understand their teens. Well, or at least try to... Bill's writing is a compilation of interviews and sessions he has had with teens. They say, he writes, "Tell my parents to ....." (My added comments are in parentheses.) - love each other and me, unconditionally (and act like you do)
- talk to me and listen to me (remember you have 2 ears, only 1 mouth)
- be my example (walk your talk)
- brag on me (in front of me, so I can hear you)
- realize I need quality and quantity time (I won't be around forever)
- learn more about me and my friends (but don't act like you're one of us)
- be my secure door and have to courage to say, 'No' (I need limits to be safe)
- help me build my life on the right foundations (model right and wrong for me)
- help me find my special talent (God made me for a special purpose, you know)
- give me resources with which to handle life (but don't do everything for me)
- help me find heroes (show me and tell me about yours)
- train me to make good decisions (learn how to give me good choices)
- train me to confide in you (show me that you respect me; it will help)
From Almost Everything Teens Want Parents to Know by Bill Sanders
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I am careful not to confuse excellence with perfection. Excellence I can reach for; perfection is God’s business.
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