In this guidebook Christian sex therapist and educator Patricia Weerakoon candidly answers the most common questions kids aged 10-14 have about puberty, sex and relationships. All her responses are placed within the context of God's plan for our lives, as revealed in Scripture. Dr Weerakoon, has seen the need to help...
In this guidebook Christian sex therapist and educator Patricia Weerakoon candidly answers the most common questions kids aged 10-14 have about puberty, sex and relationships. All her responses are placed within the context of God's plan for our lives, as revealed in Scripture.
Dr Weerakoon, has seen the need to help preteens cope with the challenges of growing up in today's world. She writes:
"Research shows us that children as young as 7 and 8 have body image issues and eating disorders. The average age of first exposure to pornography is just 11 years of age - which realistically means that even younger children are seeing sexual images on smartphones and computers. Popular music, computer games and the media promote promiscuity and unrealistic body images. All of these messages make puberty even more confusing than just body changes and mood swings.
In talking with teenagers and their parents in schools and churches, I am continually asked to write a book for preteens that deals with more than just the biological changes of puberty. Parents want a book that gives their children a solid Christian foundation, not only of sex, but of personal identity and body image as they grow into adulthood."
Written for kids aged 10-14, *Growing Up By The Book* provides a clear Bible-based approach to puberty that encourages them to:
- have a positive, realistic view of their own body - understand that their brain development-and ultimately their adult thinking-is impacted by what they process and feed their brain now - base their identity on who they are in Christ and not on the pleasure-based and performance-driven values the world aspires to.
The book encourages open dialogue between the child reading the book and his/her parents with 'Ask Mum and Dad' questions in each topic. Based on questions asked by preteens, the A-Z section in Part 2 covers topics such as homosexuality, bullying, masturbation, oral sex and depression with age-appropriate language and sensitivity.
"This book is not just about preparing your 10-14 year old for their path into adulthood; it's about preparing them to be the best person they can be in Christ Jesus. And it's about taking that journey walking alongside you, their parent," says Dr Weerakoon.
In this guidebook Christian sex therapist and educator Patricia Weerakoon candidly answers the most common questions kids aged 10-14 have about puberty, sex and relationships. All her responses are placed within the context of God's plan for our lives, as revealed in Scripture. Dr Weerakoon, has seen the need to help...
In this guidebook Christian sex therapist and educator Patricia Weerakoon candidly answers the most common questions kids aged 10-14 have about puberty, sex and relationships. All her responses are placed within the context of God's plan for our lives, as revealed in Scripture.
Dr Weerakoon, has seen the need to help preteens cope with the challenges of growing up in today's world. She writes:
"Research shows us that children as young as 7 and 8 have body image issues and eating disorders. The average age of first exposure to pornography is just 11 years of age - which realistically means that even younger children are seeing sexual images on smartphones and computers. Popular music, computer games and the media promote promiscuity and unrealistic body images. All of these messages make puberty even more confusing than just body changes and mood swings.
In talking with teenagers and their parents in schools and churches, I am continually asked to write a book for preteens that deals with more than just the biological changes of puberty. Parents want a book that gives their children a solid Christian foundation, not only of sex, but of personal identity and body image as they grow into adulthood."
Written for kids aged 10-14, *Growing Up By The Book* provides a clear Bible-based approach to puberty that encourages them to:
- have a positive, realistic view of their own body - understand that their brain development-and ultimately their adult thinking-is impacted by what they process and feed their brain now - base their identity on who they are in Christ and not on the pleasure-based and performance-driven values the world aspires to.
The book encourages open dialogue between the child reading the book and his/her parents with 'Ask Mum and Dad' questions in each topic. Based on questions asked by preteens, the A-Z section in Part 2 covers topics such as homosexuality, bullying, masturbation, oral sex and depression with age-appropriate language and sensitivity.
"This book is not just about preparing your 10-14 year old for their path into adulthood; it's about preparing them to be the best person they can be in Christ Jesus. And it's about taking that journey walking alongside you, their parent," says Dr Weerakoon.
As a mother of 4 this book was perfect! I love forcing my children to do things based off of the bible #GodRules. Homosexuality is wrong!!!!!
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Anonymous
I do not recommend this product
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
3 years ago
How to teach your children to feel ashamed of themselves
This book includes many falsehoods and misinterpretations about the LGBTQIA+ community. The harmful dogma in this book is what leads young queer people to feel ashamed of themselves. The term """"homosexual"""" was only coined in the late 19th century. Each verse in the Bible that refers to """"same-sex relations"""" needs to be interpreted with context. For example, the story of Sodom and Gomorrah condemns gang rape and the lack of hospitality as opposed to the common interpretation that it condemns homosexual acts. Moreover, the view that reproduction was essential to building the population during ancient times explain how same-sex relationships were believed to have hindered the pursuit of this. And finally, for the remainder of the verses referring to same-sex intimacy, the Bible was referring to pedophilic relationships between young boys and older men. Therefore, every mention of same-sex intimacy within the Bible is either entirely misinterpreted and has nothing to do with homosexual sex, no longer relevant in our modern age where there is no need for the population to grow, or has no relevance to consenting adults engaging in same-sex intimacy. If you are still convinced homosexuality is a sin, then you must commit to everything the Bible says is a sin, including not eating pork and women not speaking in Church. Jesus himself never even mentioned same-sex intimacy. So do not teach children that """"homosexual acts are wrong"""". It is as natural and normal as being…
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Anonymous
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
11 years ago
Highly recommended reading!
After reading 'teen sex by the book' (and finding it very helpful), I was keen to get my hands of Patricia's new book. \\r\\nIt's wonderful to read a Christian book on sex growing up which also looks into the physiological side of growing up. \\r\\nOne of the best bits, the """"chat with your parents about it"""" section. The book does a wonderful job of helping families talk about this sometimes awkward topic. Additionally, the dictionary of helpful wordsdefinitions at the back is terrific! I would highly recommend this book to 10-14 year olds, but equally to youth leaders parents.
