When it comes to sex, many are still waiting for the talk that most parents dread and some never muster up the courage to have with their children. I for one, never had that conversation with my parents and was left on my own to develop a view of sexuality. Christians many times have a false security that if they protect their children from a worldly view of sexuality that they have done their job. They wisely put parental filters on their TV’s and computers, they monitor movies and music and pat themselves on the back indicating a job well done. Even though I feel that it is our responsibility as parents to protect our children we also need to be active in providing our children a biblical point of view on sexuality. Be careful to never underestimate the influences of the world. No matter how hard parents attempt to protect the innocence of their children their are outside influences ready and willing to take that innocence away. There needs to be an equal effort in protecting our children and providing them with a Godly view of sex. If we do not take the challenge to teach our children they will receive an education from other sources. It is encouraging to find that statistics show that parents still have the greatest influence on their children. In preparation for a sermon series on this topic I received an education. I came across some phrases and terms that are common in the vocabulary of our teens. To open your eyes I recommend you go to the link below. This is a special presention on the NBC network led by Katie Kuric. Even though it is not biblical based it will inform you and let you know where are youth are on this issue. Teens from all different backgrounds openly and honestly talked about teen sex. It will open your eyes and give you a handle on what our youth experiencing and are being exposed to. I pray that God gives your both the wisdom and the confidence needed to face this challenge.
Some recommended books to help parents in this challenge:
The “God’s Design for Sex” series by Stan and Brenna Jones is great. It’s first two books are designed for elementary age, then preteen, then teen.
Before I Was Born by Carolyn Nystrom
The Story of Me by Stan Jones
What’s the Big Deal: Why God Cares About Sex by Stan Jones
Facing the Facts: The Truth About Sex And You by Stan Jones
Preparing Your Daughter for Every Woman’s Battle by Shannon Etheridge
Your Girl-Raising a Godly Daughter in an Ungodly World by Vicki Courtney
