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Parent Newsletter

Tools for Parenting Teens
Learn Their Lingo
Movie Reviews
Links to Learn From
A Little Encouragement...And Humor

1. Tools for Parenting Teens

From http://www.realworldparents.com/starters/

The Ten Commandments

Why talk about the Ten Commandments with your son or daughter? For one, our kids need to understand God’s standard for right and wrong in order to get how amazing His grace really is. The Ten Commandments is a good…
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http://www.realworldparents.com/starters/article/the_ten_commandments/

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2. Learn Their Lingo

BION = Text message short for, "Believe it or not."

RAWK! = RAWK is the slang spelling of ROCK, originally used by metal fans. 1) RAWK is used to express joy, as in a rallying cry. 2) It can also mean congratulations.

3. Movie Reviews for Parents

Post Grad

Students may be attracted to the stars in this cast, including Alexis Bledel (“Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants,” “Gilmore Girls”) and Zach Davies (“Friday Night…
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http://www.realworldparents.com/movies/review/post_grad/

Bandslam

“Bandslam” is one of the best-reviewed teen films in a long time, but it got killed at the box office its opening weekend. Thanks to…
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http://www.realworldparents.com/movies/review/bandslam/

4. Links to Learn From

85% of those 18-23 who make a commitment to God did so before age 14 [Fuller Youth Institute]
http://fulleryouthinstitute.org/2009/08/the-85-statistic-is-back/

Why are coming of age movies about grown-ups now? [Washington Post]
http://www.mercurynews.com/movies/ci_13207099

Abercrombie & Fitch: Worst Recession Brand? [Time]
http://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,1918160,00.html

5. A Little Encouragement...And Humor

Within the covers of the Bible are the answers for all the problems men face.
- Ronald Reagan