1. Parent Workshop October 30, 2011

3.  Our family’s first church is in our home.  Children who live in homes where parents practice their faith are 300 times more likely to continue their faith lives as adults.

4.  We live in a secularized culture of “busyness”.  Parents juggle jobs, marriages, children, finances, friends, etc.  Teens are pushed, pulled and overcommitted with school, sports, music, friends, college prep, etc.

5. What demographic, in the worldwide population, is reported to have the highest suicide rate? American Teenagers

6. Prayer Inspiratio n Wisdom Connection Communication Love

8. Parent: “How do I make my child understand?” Teen: “You don’t understand me!”

9.  Quality Time  Gifts  Words of Affirmation  Physical Touch  Acts of Service

10.  Undivided Attention  Really being there  Distractions  Postponed Dates

11.  Visible, tangible symbol of love  Thoughtfulness, effort  Missed birthday  Thoughtless gift

12.  Verbalize Affection  Compliments, praise, support  “I love you.”  Insults, Complaints  Silence

13.  Hugs, pat on the back  Closeness  Neglect  Abuse

14.  Favors  Ease burden or responsibility  Laziness  Create more work