When a Teen Chooses You

The book When a Teen Chooses You by Joseph Moore is a must read for any adult who might find themselves in a position to provide spiritual guidance to teenagers.  The books simple and direct style helps to take the fear out of providing guidance to teenagers.

This book is not one that tells you what to say to a teenager.  It is not one that acts as if teenagers are bumbling idiots who need to be told exactly what to feel, think, say or do.  Instead, this is a book that helps you to understand the questions a teenager might have and how to direct a conversation so that the teen is able to come to their own conclusions within a recognized spiritual framework. 

I particularly enjoyed this book because it encouraged the adult to simply guide the teen through thoughtful questions.  The author assumes that a teenager may need guidance but does not necessarily need black and white, yes and no answers.  By encouraging the adult to guide rather than direct, a door is opened to providing a relationship built on mutual respect.  It is precisely this sort of a relationship that will allow a teenager to feel safe in coming to an adult when they need help sorting out a spiritual or moral concern.

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