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FamilyLife.com's Parenting Tip for 06/16/2007 Ask your child: What would you say is the purpose of sex? Do you think pre-marital sex is wrong? Why, or why not? Source(s): My Heart Belongs to Him-My Identity. Copyright 2001 by FamilyLife Parenting Today's Adolescent: Helping Your Child Avoid the Traps of the Preteen and Teen Years. Copyright 1998 by Dennis and Barbara Rainey. Used by permission of Thomas Nelson, Inc., Publishers.

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FamilyLife.com's Parenting Tip for 06/15/2007 Ask your child: Why is it important to make wise entertainment choices? Think about your favorite songs, movies and television programs. Are they wise entertainment choices? Why or why not? What can you do to make better choices? Source(s): My Heart Belongs to Him-My Identity. Copyright 2001 by FamilyLife Parenting Today's Adolescent: Helping Your Child Avoid the Traps of the Preteen and Teen Years. Copyright 1998 by Dennis and Barbara Rainey. Used by permission of Thomas Nelson, Inc., Publishers.

FamilyLife.com's Parenting Tip for 06/13/2007 Specific boundaries need to be established for acceptable kinds of dates for teens. Even group dates can go awry if the group makes a poor choice on its plans. The best policy is to maintain your right to approve any type of date while your teen is living at home. And be careful about making assumptions about Christian activities. Check it out first. Source(s): Parenting Today's Adolescent: Helping Your Child Avoid the Traps of the Preteen and Teen Years Copyright 1998 by Dennis and Barbara Rainey. Used by permission of Thomas Nelson, Inc., Publishers.

FamilyLife.com's Parenting Tip for 06/12/2007 Before your teen enters the working world, establish some boundaries on the number of hours he may work and what he may do with his money. Help him understand the need for balance in his life, and have him plan a budget, with some set aside for savings, giving, and regular needs. Source(s): Parenting Today's Adolescent: Helping Your Child Avoid the Traps of the Preteen and Teen Years Copyright 1998 by Dennis and Barbara Rainey. Used by permission of Thomas Nelson, Inc., Publishers.

FamilyLife.com's Parenting Tip for 06/11/2007 Help your children to use their allowances wisely. Teach them to divide the money for giving, saving, and spending. Along the way, teach them how to do a general budget to help cover their needs (such as toiletries) and wants (such as a game or an expensive item of clothing). Source(s): Parenting Today's Adolescent: Helping Your Child Avoid the Traps of the Preteen and Teen Years Copyright 1998 by Dennis and Barbara Rainey. Used by permission of Thomas Nelson, Inc., Publishers.

FamilyLife.com's Parenting Tip for 06/10/2007 Play the Decide in Advance game with your teen. As your child enters the preteen and teen years, start rehearsing different situations he may face later. For instance, what should a girl say to a boy who wants to park with her late at night? What should a boy do if a girl starts making moves on him? What should your daughter do if her date refuses to let her go unless she gives in to him? The best time to make these types of decisions is long before they might occur. Source(s): Parenting Today's Adolescent: Helping Your Child Avoid the Traps of the Preteen and Teen Years Copyright 1998 by Dennis and Barbara Rainey. Used by permission of Thomas Nelson, Inc., Publishers.