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We have some bad news…your teen is going to grow up and become an adult. A scary thought, we know! But in this episode, join the conversation with Dr. David Fraze about what this transition looks like and how we can better prepare teenagers to emerge as functioning, responsible adults. Your teen will eventually leave you, but don’t panic – you’ve got this!
In this episode, you’ll find out…
- The 3 questions teens are tasked with before emerging into adulthood.
- What teenagers need to walk through the transitions in adolescence.
- The role of adults in a student’s life.
- Ways to deliberately provide teenagers with adult connections.
- How to help students build healthy peer relationships.
- What you can do to prepare teenagers for adulthood.
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Ask yourself…
- How can I better praise teens based on who they are and not just what they do?
- What kind of example of character, of choice making, of responsibility, and of rule following am I setting?
- What am I teaching teenagers about being an adult?
Go ask a teen…
- How many significant adult relationships do you have in your life?
- Who are the 5 adults that you would talk to if you wouldn’t want my advice?
- What is it like to be a teenager in 2016?
Resources:
- Book: Sticky Faith by Kara E. Powell & Chap Clark
- Book: A Tribe Apart by Patricia Hersch
- Website: dontpanicpodcast.org
- Music: Under the Chandeliers
About Us:
David Fraze (D.Min., Fuller Theological seminary) is Special Assistant to the President of Lubbock Christian University and Fort Worth Area Director and Manager of DFW Character Coaches for Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He is a popular speaker and writer on all things youth ministry and adolescence. Based out of North Richland Hills, Texas, David has been working with students for over 25 years. Follow him on Twitter!
Chris Robey is the Program Director for Teen Lifeline, Inc. Earlier in his career while working as a youth minister, Chris earned a Masters Degree in Family Life Education from Lubbock Christian University to better equip his work with teenagers and families. Chris’ career and educational opportunities have exposed him to teenagers from a variety of backgrounds. Follow him on Twitter!
Karlie Duke started working as Teen Lifeline’s Communications Director after graduating from Abilene Christian University with a degree in Communications with a minor in Family Studies. Karlie has worked with teenagers for the past 5 years and is passionate about encouraging students to live better stories. Follow her on Twitter or Instagram!
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