Understanding Adolescent Thinking Patterns
For ages 11-15. Discuss four changes in adolescence that affect how teenagers make decisions. Discover why God made you this way and weaknesses that comes with this temporary superpower.
It is no secret to parents that adolescents think and act differently than younger kids or adults. Rather than you and your adolescent feel frustrated by this, learn why these differences exist and how you both can capitalize on this temporary shift in thinking and reacting.
But these temporary changes are not an accident! Learn how an adolescent's unique way of thinking gives them temporary superpowers that only last until their mid twenties.
With every strength comes a weakness, however, so it is important to know ways to compensate for times a teenager is too impulsive.
Ages 11-18
Course Introduction
Brain Changes in Adolescence
Question 1
Willpower Changes in Adolescence
Question 2
The Purpose of Adolescent Thinking
Scenario 1
Scenario 2
Compensating for Weaknesses
Scenario 3
Scenario 4
Final Family Challenge
He has a background in science education at the secondary school level and online corporate training for high-tech corporations. His own sexual brokenness derailed his former career. However, after 30 years of recovery God led John to helping others break free from sexual brokenness and pursue sexual integrity, where he has served in ministry since 2008. John is the author or co-author of over 10 books including Father-Son Accountability: Integrity Through Relationship and Honest Talk: A New Perspective on Talking to Your Kids About Sex.