I’ve long thought that one of the major problems facing students today is that mom and dad give up on parenting when their child reaches high school. Fortunately for me, the Bible agrees with my “thought,” recent research backs up my “thought” and finally there is some momentum gaining speed in student ministry for getting parents more involved.
A friend of mine, Brian Eberly, recently did a teaching session at his church on this topic and was nice enough to share his stuff on his blog. I would encourage anyone who has a middle/high schooler in their life or anyone who is in youth ministry to check out his notes, audio, and presentation. I know Brian enough to know that he’d love to help anyone looking to do this type of seminar in their church.
HT to Brian
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Brian Eberly added these words on May 09 08 at 8:22 pmThank you for the kind words Adam. I would indeed love to help anyone looking to do this type of seminar. It is a message that must be heard, understood, and taken to heart.
adam mclane added these words on May 10 08 at 6:09 amYou heard it gang… if you want help with a similar seminar… chat with Brian. I’ve had the chance to interact with him and his staff a little and they have an awesome heart for God.
Jennifer added these words on May 17 08 at 11:14 amBoy, you’re not kidding. I teach at a PreK-12 school. Although a lot of our 9-12 students are international boarding students (who are half a world away from their parents), we see a marked difference in involvement from middle school to high school, with the transition during 9th grade for our day students. Parents just check out. And I could probably argue that’s when children need parents the most. I do far more parenting than teaching, it seems.
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