Get Outta My Face - Chapter 2

Sorry for the hiatus last week, but I'm back now and want to just jot down a brief summary of chapter 2 and tell you what stuck out to me the most.

The Chapter  is labeled "Understanding Your Teen Biblically".  It is based on 8 Biblical lenses for us to look through to see angry teens clearly:

1 - Teens, just like parents and counselors, are sinners.

2 - Teens can be respected as young adults.

3 - Common grace, God's general goodness to all, allows any sinner to make some wise choices.

4 - God's goodness accounts for "wise wants" that lie (often deeply) within our teens.

5 - Help that brings about change in angry teens often begins at a surface level but must aim deeper.

6 - Teens can and must think about their choices in light of goals and consequences. 

7 - Scriptural principles cover both how to speak and what to say to angry, unmotivated teens.

8 - God gives us others to support us and to help us counsel our teens.

This chapter was a good overview of some good reminders that Scripture lays out for us.  I personally like the first "lens", that "teens, just like parents and counselors, are sinners".  It makes all the difference when approaching people going in with an attitude of humility because you know that while their sin is evident at the moment, I am just as guilty as them.  Of those 8 lenses listed, which would make an impact on you and your dealings with "angry, unmotivated teens"?

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