How should we think about sex and relationships? About our bodies and our sexual desires? Are these related at all to our spiritual lives, to our relationship with God? What is the meaning and purpose of sex in God’s eyes? … Continue reading
discipling teens
Homosexuality — Links to Barbara’s posts
How do you prepare a teen to think critically about homosexuality? To enter confidently and non-judgmentally into discussions on gay rights or the gay lifestyle? It’s tempting to avoid talking about this issue. It’s too controversial, and most of us … Continue reading
Casual Sex — Links to Barbara’s posts
Can sex be “casual”? For many today, teens and adults alike, sex outside marriage is a non-issue. It’s pretty much assumed in a dating relationship. Sex without relationship – sex for the sake of sex — is common. So is … Continue reading
Sex education at home — Links to Barbara’s posts
Where are your teens getting their information about sex? Who is forming their views on what is normal, and right, in intimate relationships? Who should teach children and youth about sex? Do you know what is being taught in the … Continue reading
Sex education and the Church — Links to Barbara’s posts
“Scripture speaks of virgins and a Virgin Birth, of the erotic and the carnal, of heterosexual and homosexual behaviors, of the body and the flesh. Does the youth group your son or daughter attends ever address these issues? If not, … Continue reading
Talking with teens about social media
When you talk with your teens about social media, what should you talk about? Is it enough to make sure that they know how to be safe online and the importance of protecting their privacy? No, say the folks at … Continue reading