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“Will you go with me?” the boy asked. I was in fifth grade and didn’t recognize the phrase used at the time to ask someone to be his girlfriend. (Think 1980s.)
Wide-eyed, I said, “Go where?”
As his real question dawned on me, I regretted my reactionary response but was too shy to backpedal and say, “Yes.”
This interaction started my dating era.
Continue reading “Teaching Teens Healthy Boundaries in Dating”
Ashley Jameson of Pure Desire Ministries continues her discussion with us. Thanks, Ashley, for helping us talk about the brain, the body, and healthy boundaries.
Last time we talked about creating a culture of grace in our homes through being vulnerable and sharing our stories with our kids. It’s not always easy to create an environment where our kids know it’s safe to talk with us about anything! We so badly want our kids not to struggle. Here are a few things that helped me change the atmosphere in my house which allowed my kids to feel safer to come to me with their questions.
Continue reading “Kids, Let’s Talk About Sex, Part 2”