Raising Successful Teens: How to Help Your Child Honor God and Live Wisely by Jeffrey DeanMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book was pretty good. I really enjoyed it. While I don't currently have teens, I thought it would be good to read ahead and maybe start implementing some things in our family's rhythms that would help my wife and me prepare for the 'teen-years.' Overall, this is a pretty solid book, filled with insights, super helpful suggestions, and a good mixture of encouragement and challenge. While some passages of Scripture seem to be taken a little outside of what it was most likely intended (as is the case by a lot of books I read/people I listen to around today), the main practical application can still be gleaned and benefited from. Of the parenting books that I've read so far (which hasn't been a WHOLE lot), this one is certainly in my top 3, if not my favorite. I recommend giving this a read if you're looking for a good, practical book on raising teens within a Christian context.
I received an advanced reading copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
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