In the life of a Christian, all things should be done with a biblical understanding in mind. Especially parenting. Author, pastor, and speaker Paul Tripp writes, “We need a biblical understanding of teenagers, but there’s a problem: the Bible doesn’t say anything about teens. If you looked for verses on teenagers, you’d find none”. Now what?
While you won’t find verses containing the word ‘teen’ in your Bible, you can find passages that describe the tendencies of youth, particularly in the book of Proverbs. Tripp explains that this book stresses the importance of valuing wisdom and correction. Most teens want little to do with either. How can you shepherd your child to love wisdom and correction without pulling out your podium for a lecture? Tripp shares just a few suggestions in his article Parent, Meet Your Teen.
