Youth Ministry & The Social Development of Teens
Saturday, 19th of September 2009 at 03:14:05 PM
It is not unusual for teenagers to shift their interest from parental to peer relations. Sometimes, they go to school not because they enjoy studying but rather they want to be with their friends. Social acceptance is one of the prime indicators of their self-esteem, more important than their cognitive/academic competence. Youth ministers must understand that although peer influence increases during adolescence, studies confirm that it can never outweigh the influence of parents. Hence, youth ministry programs must always include forging stronger relationships with parents as partners in discipling the young people. Educating teens about righteous relationships with the opposite sex should also be emphasized. Peer pressure may lead to early dating which can influence young people’s attitudes toward premarital sex.
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Emotional Development of Teens
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