Teens Speak Out: "What I Wish My Parents Knew About My Sexual

Description for TEENS SPEAK OUT: "WHAT I WISH MY PARENTS KNEW ABOUT MY SEXUALITY" by Josh McDowell:

If you want to equip young people to live moral lives in today's sexually promiscuous culture, you need to be in tune with their gut-level struggles. They wrestle with a lot more than you are aware of...listen to what they have to say:

"Everyone expects Christian girls to say "NO' because they know better. Maybe I'm not like average girls, but I don't find it easy to say 'NO'." 17-year-old girl

"My sexual desires are very strong. Should I hide my feelings? Suppress my thoughts? Act out my fantasies? I don't know how to deal with all I feel inside." 16-year-old boy

"My parents don't know about and probably wouldn't understand the extreme sexual pressure I'm under." 18-year-old girl

"I'm not your little child anymore, I'm growing up. I'm confused. I need your help, your love and your prayers." 15-year-old boy

These words and emotions carry a banner of urgency. They are from teenagers who are active in our Christian community and who need to know thatt parents, pastors and youth leaders are able to:

Unashamedly listen to their sexual struggles

Truly understand the moral climate in their community

Equip them emotionally, spiritually and intellectually to deal with sexual pressures.