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Raising Kids in a Hyper-Sexualized World

This series is an easy way for parents to start reading a book that helps them parent as a Christian. The culture we live in celebrates sexuality in so many ways, and this book helps to differentiate between what we should celebrate and what we should caution against/avoid. If you’re a parent of teens or younger children, this is such a helpful primer to get started

Ben Horrex

Raising Kids in a Hyper-Sexualized World

Our children and young people are growing up in a culture that is becoming more and more sexualised and therefore are being exposed to sex and sexual content at a younger age. This little book equips parents to have open and honest conversations with their children in a way that is loving and gracious.

Daniel Armond

Raising Kids in a Hyper-Sexualized World

As a mother who has raised two teenage daughters and as a spiritual coach who meets regularly with parents concerned about their teens, I found this book extremely helpful. There is a tone of calm and peace as the author firmly and confidently makes her points about raising teens in this difficult time in our culture. I believe her counsel is right on and I think it will be extremely helpful for every parent to read. One piece of advice is get it before your child becomes a teenager! It will give you a great roadmap as they enter into those years.

Kit Elmer

Right on

As a mother who has raised two teenage daughters and as a spiritual coach who meets regularly with parents concerned about their teens, I found this book extremely helpful. There is a tone of calm and peace as the author firmly and confidently makes her points about raising teens in this difficult time in our culture. I believe her counsel is right on and I think it will be extremely helpful for every parent to read. One piece of advice is get it before your child becomes a teenager! It will give you a great roadmap as they enter into those years.

Kit Elmer

Raising Kids in a Hyper-Sexualized World

Raising Teens in a Hyper–Sexualised World is an espresso shot of grounded wisdom for Christian parents as they navigate how they might care and guide their children through the teenage years, particularly in a world where nearly everything has become sexualised. Eliza Huie is a parent and Christian counsellor, and says her aim is to help parents engage more effectively with their teens on this topic. In particular, her concern is that sometimes children seem to be left to navigate this pervasive minefield alone, or alternatively parents simply engage with the subject too late. Instead she argues for a parent–teenager relationship that values continual communication rather than detachment, and models grace and forgiveness rather than simply prescribing correct behaviour. The book is framed around seven ‘tips’ (or you might say ‘warnings’, given that each one is actually a negative recommendation): for example, ‘Don’t Overreact’ or ‘Don’t Disconnect’. As Eliza acknowledges, the chances are that if you’re a Christian parent to teenagers, you inevitably will have done these things! But her intention is not to cause despair at our failings, but to help parents learn to gradually develop a parenting culture that is increasingly alert to the pitfalls she flags up. By the way, this book isn’t seeking to persuade you of the Bible’s understanding of sexuality, nor is it fleshing out how a Christian worldview engages with the culture(s) around us on this subject. Instead, Eliza is essentially seeking to help parents take their unique role and responsibility by the horns and to actually talk with their teenagers about the issue of sexuality. Of course, for some parents, that will already be their intention (even if in practice it’s harder than it sounds), whereas for others it may not be on their radar. For those in the latter category, this is a vital primer – even if it isn’t providing a comprehensive Christian perspective on sexuality. For those in the former category, this book is still likely to expose areas we haven’t considered and where perhaps the tone of our parenting could change. Anecdotally, it seems parents can often grieve their child’s transition to the teenage years, and here I felt Eliza was especially helpful in highlighting the way our parenting needs to intentionally engage with these changes. For example, she encourages parents to see their role as shifting from being an authority to a positive influence. In that sense, the focus of the book is not so much on the teenager but on the posture of the parent. Parents are to walk with their children, rather than simply giving directives and ruling from a position over them; parents are to listen more and to talk less, and so “gain a greater voice into [their teenager’s] heart.” 10Publishing have produced a number of short books that still pack a considerable punch, and at just 36–pages this is a prime example. It’s a quick but very stimulating read. It’s certainly not trying to be a one–stop manual for Christian parenting, and it assumes you’re already persuaded of Christian teaching on sexuality, but it will undoubtedly encourage you not to neglect the precious and privileged role of being a parent at an age where many may feel hesitant and default to ‘hands off’.

Robin Ham

An espresso shot of grounded wisdom

Raising Teens in a Hyper–Sexualised World is an espresso shot of grounded wisdom for Christian parents as they navigate how they might care and guide their children through the teenage years, particularly in a world where nearly everything has become sexualised. Eliza Huie is a parent and Christian counsellor, and says her aim is to help parents engage more effectively with their teens on this topic. In particular, her concern is that sometimes children seem to be left to navigate this pervasive minefield alone, or alternatively parents simply engage with the subject too late. Instead she argues for a parent–teenager relationship that values continual communication rather than detachment, and models grace and forgiveness rather than simply prescribing correct behaviour. The book is framed around seven ‘tips’ (or you might say ‘warnings’, given that each one is actually a negative recommendation): for example, ‘Don’t Overreact’ or ‘Don’t Disconnect’. As Eliza acknowledges, the chances are that if you’re a Christian parent to teenagers, you inevitably will have done these things! But her intention is not to cause despair at our failings, but to help parents learn to gradually develop a parenting culture that is increasingly alert to the pitfalls she flags up. By the way, this book isn’t seeking to persuade you of the Bible’s understanding of sexuality, nor is it fleshing out how a Christian worldview engages with the culture(s) around us on this subject. Instead, Eliza is essentially seeking to help parents take their unique role and responsibility by the horns and to actually talk with their teenagers about the issue of sexuality. Of course, for some parents, that will already be their intention (even if in practice it’s harder than it sounds), whereas for others it may not be on their radar. For those in the latter category, this is a vital primer – even if it isn’t providing a comprehensive Christian perspective on sexuality. For those in the former category, this book is still likely to expose areas we haven’t considered and where perhaps the tone of our parenting could change. Anecdotally, it seems parents can often grieve their child’s transition to the teenage years, and here I felt Eliza was especially helpful in highlighting the way our parenting needs to intentionally engage with these changes. For example, she encourages parents to see their role as shifting from being an authority to a positive influence. In that sense, the focus of the book is not so much on the teenager but on the posture of the parent. Parents are to walk with their children, rather than simply giving directives and ruling from a position over them; parents are to listen more and to talk less, and so “gain a greater voice into [their teenager’s] heart.” 10Publishing have produced a number of short books that still pack a considerable punch, and at just 36–pages this is a prime example. It’s a quick but very stimulating read. It’s certainly not trying to be a one–stop manual for Christian parenting, and it assumes you’re already persuaded of Christian teaching on sexuality, but it will undoubtedly encourage you not to neglect the precious and privileged role of being a parent at an age where many may feel hesitant and default to ‘hands off’.

Robin Ham

Raising Kids in a Hyper-Sexualized World

An excellent little book. Short, to the point, with practical gospel wisdom. Don't overreact, sexual sin isn't the unforgiveable sin, there is grace for sexual sin, and parents are important. Words we need to hear!

Daniel Garratt

Don't panic!

An excellent little book. Short, to the point, with practical gospel wisdom. Don't overreact, sexual sin isn't the unforgiveable sin, there is grace for sexual sin, and parents are important. Words we need to hear!

Daniel Garratt

Raising Kids in a Hyper-Sexualized World

Don't let the size of this book mislead you. This short book is packed full of wisdom that will help any parent walk along side their teenager as they navigate life in a sexualized culture. Her words are drenched in scripture, filled with stories and give redemptive, practical and gospel centered counsel. A invaluable tool that should be in the toolbox of any parent, teacher or youth worker.

Steven Dallwig

Raising Kids in a Hyper-Sexualized World

This 40 page book was very to the point. No fluff. I loved it. I read it super fast and have been working on the strategies ever since.

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