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Age of Opportunity: A Biblical Guide to Parenting Teens (Resources for Changing Lives)
Teenage hassles that disrupt parents? lives? Or prime opportunities to connect with, listen to, and nurture our kids? Paul Tripp uncovers the heart issues affecting parents and their teenagers during the often chaotic adolescent years. With wit, wisdom, humility, and compassion, he shows parents how to seize the countless opportunities to deepen communication, learn, and g...more
Paperback, Second Edition, 291 pages
Published
June 1st 2001
by P & R Publishing
(first published 1997)
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I thought this book had good things to say about raising teenagers/children. I didn't think it was anything revolutionary or that I hadn't already read or thought about.
I think that if you come from a background of attachment parenting/emotional coaching with your children - this will be old hat by now. You have hopefully already built a relationship with your children that will stretch into the teen years. I strongly disagree with his brothers book - "Shepherding A Child's Heart" - and I read t...more
I think that if you come from a background of attachment parenting/emotional coaching with your children - this will be old hat by now. You have hopefully already built a relationship with your children that will stretch into the teen years. I strongly disagree with his brothers book - "Shepherding A Child's Heart" - and I read t...more
Jun 06, 2012
John
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Quotes that stood out to me as I read:
Ch. 2: WHOSE IDOLS ARE IN THE WAY?
"The tumult, chaos, and unrest of the teen years are not only the result of significant biological changes taking place, but because of a dramatic spiritual war going on as well." (pg. 31)
"I am increasingly persuaded that there are only two ways of living; (1) trusting God and living in submission to his will and his rule, or (2) trying to be God." (pg. 36)
"The goal of parenting is the rightful, God-ordained loss of control....more
Ch. 2: WHOSE IDOLS ARE IN THE WAY?
"The tumult, chaos, and unrest of the teen years are not only the result of significant biological changes taking place, but because of a dramatic spiritual war going on as well." (pg. 31)
"I am increasingly persuaded that there are only two ways of living; (1) trusting God and living in submission to his will and his rule, or (2) trying to be God." (pg. 36)
"The goal of parenting is the rightful, God-ordained loss of control....more
Age of Opportunity: A Biblical Guide to Parenting Teens by Paul David Tripp explores parenting teens. With a 13-year-old, an 11-year-old, and a 9-year-old, this one seemed like a good idea to pick up.
I enjoyed it overall; I'll give it a B. Why not an A? Well, the first 2/3 of the book were heavy on basic advice: talk with your kids, live a godly life, etc. etc. All good things, but nothing really new or fresh. The final 1/3, practical strategies, was most helpful to me. I'll also say that in par...more
I enjoyed it overall; I'll give it a B. Why not an A? Well, the first 2/3 of the book were heavy on basic advice: talk with your kids, live a godly life, etc. etc. All good things, but nothing really new or fresh. The final 1/3, practical strategies, was most helpful to me. I'll also say that in par...more
I was required to read this book for a class, and I am grateful for this assignment! This is an excellent book. Even though I am a single young man with no children, I have greatly benefited from this book. Some things I learned are:
The teenage years are an age of opportunity to prepare one’s teen for a wise, God-honoring, God-fearing life driven by biblical conviction rather than worldly culture. It is an age during which parents plant seeds that will (hopefully) result in maturing young adult...more
The teenage years are an age of opportunity to prepare one’s teen for a wise, God-honoring, God-fearing life driven by biblical conviction rather than worldly culture. It is an age during which parents plant seeds that will (hopefully) result in maturing young adult...more
If you are a parent to teens (or soon will be) or you work with teens, this books is essential reading. Paul David Tripp works through some of the difficulties of working with, communicating with, and raising teenagers. The bulk of the book deals with setting biblical goals for teens and strategies to achieve those goals in parenting. The goals are high and founded on the Bible but the book is so realistic about the sinfulness of the human heart and the true nature of biblical change, that the g...more
Paul David Tripp has penned an encouraging book about the importance of focusing on teenager's hearts rather than merely looking at their behavior. I believe this is a critical perspective and Tripp does a good job looking at the Scriptural basis for this sort of approach. Tripp also provided a number of examples from his life. Inspite of the examples provided, I found that this book did not connect with me as some books that discuss looking at heart issues. If this was the only book on the topi...more
One of the best books I have read on shepherding older children. As I read it, I was constantly thinking about my own children and the congregation I serve. The book is really well-outlined, which allows for easy referencing after I was done reading. He did a good job of maintaining a proper biblical balance between focus on Christ, but not allowing this to obscure how teenagers should behave. One of the most important things he emphasizes is how much work and time good shepherding requires. Thi...more
I have found several things in this book helpful. I recommend it to parents of teens. One quote I really like when talking about our weaknesses/mistakes in parenting, "Remember it is not your weakness that will get in the way of God's working through you, but your delusions of strength. His strength is made perfect in our weakness!"
The chapter "Whose idols are in the way" is so humbling. This is the third time I've read this book and I'm still crushed each time I read this chapter. I just can't decide which idol is more in the way: comfort, appreciation, respect, control. Thank you God for Paul Tripp and the grace you communicate through his words.
This book was fantastic for making me think. It is really great for any parent, with young or old children. And it is more about my own sin-nature and how my approach can be grace-filled, guided by the Word. I am re-reading after 2 years because my oldest is almost 12 and he is definitely hit the pre-teen phase now!
A must read for any parents with teenagers in their future. Read it BEFORE you have teenagers and then again while they are teenagers. It's truly a precious time that does not have to be filled with the typical, worldy struggles between parents and teenagers! Embrace this time before they leave the nest.
Best book I've read in years. Should be required reading for any parent of teens or even younger children. Revolutionary--if more parents applied the principles from this book (which are rooted in the Bible) to their relationships with their teens, we would start to see genuine change in our society.
Best book I've ever read for parenting!! I regularly go back to it and re-read portions. It's also a good book to do as a group study, as it has questions and answers after each chapter to help us apply parenting concepts. It's all about our child's heart, not only the outward behavior.
Very helpful book. However, I felt like Tripp said the same things over and over. This info could probably be paired down into 1/4 the space.
Key points: don't look at "problems" with your teen as inconveniences. Instead see them as opportunities given by God for you to engage your child. During these opportunities, you discuss (not lecture) problems, choices, responses in ways that bring biblical truth to light. Also remember that you are a sinner and you should not be surprised when your teen...more
Key points: don't look at "problems" with your teen as inconveniences. Instead see them as opportunities given by God for you to engage your child. During these opportunities, you discuss (not lecture) problems, choices, responses in ways that bring biblical truth to light. Also remember that you are a sinner and you should not be surprised when your teen...more
Unquestionably the best contemporary book I have read yet on parenting teens! Tripp takes a very positive slant and helps the reader look at this often dreaded period of life as the most exciting yet! I have read and reread this book with each of our 4 children! So yes, I would recommend it for sure!
One of my all-time favorite books. The truths here are applicable throughout ones lifespan, but they were critical to me in my parenting of my adolescent children. One of my daughters began recommending it to others after she reached adulthood.
I think it provides a good read for the teenager parent/a good resource for the youth minister to share with parents. I'm sure I would give a way better review once I become a parent of a teenager, but sadly, that won't be happening anytime soon :)
This is one of those books that you need to keep by your bedside to read over and over. Not a "how to" guide in the traditional sense, rather a challenge to be open to a total mindset/heart change. The best parenting book I've ever read.
This was hard to read as a parent, because it points out a ton of things that we do wrong. Even though it was hard, it opened my eyes to a change of heart that needed to take place in me before I could offer anything to my teen.
This book has excellent advice for parenting teens. It reminds us that we need to be very deliberate in our parenting and that the ultimate goal is that our children have a heart for God. Challenging and thought provoking!
It's also been a great reminder of why I need to continue to be consistent in my parenting with my younger children. Because a lot of the advice is applicable to parents with any age child, it would be a great read for any parent! Outstanding, biblically based book!!
It's also been a great reminder of why I need to continue to be consistent in my parenting with my younger children. Because a lot of the advice is applicable to parents with any age child, it would be a great read for any parent! Outstanding, biblically based book!!
Make that 4.5 stars.
REALLY good, balanced approach to shepherding teens. Avoids loose compromise and legalistic regulation of behavior.
Highly recommended for anyone with teens.
REALLY good, balanced approach to shepherding teens. Avoids loose compromise and legalistic regulation of behavior.
Highly recommended for anyone with teens.
Helpful in getting to the heart of Christian parenting, though a little overwhelming. Goes beyond the superficial obedience and being good that we teach to winning their hearts.
This is a great book.....this book has a lot more to do with me and how I respond than I ever expected. Great book, would love to have a small group working through this one!!
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This book is a MUST read for anyone who is setting out to raise teenagers or who even volunteers or works alongside teens. This book forces the reader to examine his or her own heart and gives the best biblical foundation for parenting that I have ever heard or read. It is a long book but well worth the read of every page.
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It's a blessing, an opportunity to parent teenagers NOT a chore or a drudgery. And I will keep chanting that mantra for the next 18 years.
Love how he presents the material! It really gets to the heart of the matter. This is a great guide for teens and all children :)
Though many parents dread the challenges of parenting teenagers, these years actually offer unique opportunities for the gospel.
Age of Opportunity: A Biblical Guide to Parenting Teens, Second Edition (Resources for Changing Lives) by Paul David Tripp (2001)
excellant resource for parenting teens biblically.....focuses on heart issues and very practical applications.
Very helpful and practical. Will re-read when I get children. Solid philosophy and insight.
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Paul was born in Toledo, Ohio to Bob and Fae Tripp on November 12, 1950. Paul spent all of his growing years in Toledo until his college years when his parents moved to Southern California.
At Columbia Bible College from 1968-1972, (now Columbia International University) Paul majored in Bible and Christian Education. Although he had planned to be there for only two years and then to study journalis...more
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At Columbia Bible College from 1968-1972, (now Columbia International University) Paul majored in Bible and Christian Education. Although he had planned to be there for only two years and then to study journalis...more
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