Suggested Book Resources - Youth Sexuality

Here is a list of book resources that will be helpful for dealing with parenting and teen issues. Most will be just for parents to read, but some will be good for your youth to read, and some for you and your youth to read together. Most are available in the church library, at the Christian Bookstore, or I own a copy you can borrow. Although I myself and LPC as a community may not agree with absolutely everything written within these books, I believe they are valuable to read and think about as we try to raise the best children and youth we can. I hope you find them useful and beneficial as well. Dateable: Are You? Are They? by Justin Lookadoo and Hayley Morgan (Fleming H. Revelation, 2003). -- This book gives a fresh perspective on dating and it informs your youth on how to do it right. Preparing You Daughter for Every Woman's Battle: Creative Conversations about Sexual and Emotional Integrity by Shannon Ethridge (Waterbrook Press, 2005). -- While you may believe that your preteen or early adolescent is too young for "the talk," now is the perfect time for creative conversations about sexuality. By introducing key principles and truths during these teachable years, you can lay a foundation that will help your daughter withstand the inevitable pressures young women face. And you'll create a lasting bond, establishing yourself as a trustworthy authority who is willing to help her address the sensitive issues in her life. Recognizing how awkward it can be to confront the topic of sex, author Shannon Ethridge guides you and your daughter through enjoyable yet memorable discussions about sexuality, purity, and dating-leading to a deeper understanding of and appreciation for God's standards. Preparing Your Son for Every Man's Battle: Honest Conversations about Sexual Integrity by Stephen Arterburn, Fred Stoeker, and Mike Yorkey (Waterbrook Press, 2003). -- The authors behind the best-selling "Every Man" series have put together all the resources and guidance you need to experience frank, thorough, and natural conversations with your son about sexual integrity. They offer an effective new communication process that ensures a deep, abiding relationship between you and your son as he moves into his teen years and beyond. Equip your young man with the biblical information and spiritual insights he needs to stand strong, overcome temptation, and experience the blessings of godly obedience...for the rest of his life.