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Sexual purity for tweens and teens

Helping your adolescent navigate sexual attraction, dating and romance

Our culture tells youth that sex is nothing special; even the catchword for premarital sex is now casual sex. In so many peer circles, the pressure on youth to explore every aspect of their sexuality is enormous. The resources on this page will help you keep reminding your adolescent of the truth: that sex, and their sexuality, really is something special – a sacred gift from God. And they’ll help you coach your teen in how to keep their commitment to purity as they enter the world of dating and romance.

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Why Waiting Until Marriage Matters (Part 1 of 2)

Nov 08, 2016

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Marriage

Returning to a Godly Perspective on Sex and Romance (Part I of II)

Sexual purity for tweens and teens

Inside this Series

Discussing why waiting for marriage matters

Why Waiting Until Marriage Matters (Part 1 of 2)

Returning to a Godly Perspective on Sex and Romance (Part I of II)

Why I care about your sex life and so should you

Sexual self-control can enhance sex in marriage

The power of sexual thoughts

Sex without regrets

Six-month security

Helping tweens and teens guard their purity

Guiding your son to respond well to sexual attraction

Q&A: Talking to your teen about masturbation

Raising Courageous Daughters

Purity and your teen

Q&A: Helping your teen stay sexually pure

Talking abstinence with your teen

Homosexuality

How to talk with your daughter about sexual orientation, gender identity and same-sex attraction

Respecting the opposite sex

Helping boys stand firm in respecting girls

Sexting: Why parents should care and what they should do about it

Pornography

Navigating dating relationships

Is your daughter ready to date?

Critical Talks to Have With Your Son

Helping Your Daughter Understand Romantic Relationships (Part 1 of 2)

Teaching teens about love and how to recognize a toxic relationship

Getting Lost in God's Love (Part 1 of 2)

Inviting God into Your Dating Relationship (Part 1 of 2)

Q&A: Helping girls prevent date rape

Q&A: Talking with teens about the risks of premarital sex and substance abuse

How far is too far? Helping your teen set healthy boundaries

Q&A: What's so "unsafe" about "safe sex"?

Q&A: What's wrong with premarital sex?

Q&A: The symptoms and risks of common sexually transmitted infections

What to do if your teenage daughter is having sex

Dating Tips for Today's Singles

Sexual purity for 20-somethings

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