Adolescence
can be an awesome experience for teenagers and parents. Viewing a child's being
transformed into a teenager may create uneasiness within the parents as the
child begins to require more freedom and privileges. For both the parent and teenager,
this developmental stage opens up opportunities for making choices that promise
change.
Decision-making power is needed for a
teen to begin separating and assuming
more responsibility. Becoming independent is required for finding significance
and personal identity. Conflict is to be expected, but how it's managed portrays
the emotional health of a parent and teenager. The adolescent years involve laying
a foundation for identity formation.
To
a young Jeremiah, God said, "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you,
before you were born I set you apart." Think how encouraging these words can be to anyone who personalizes
them. Making choices with confidence is enhanced by knowing the Lord God is
partnering with you to establish your identity.
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