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Kids – and particularly teenagers – experience the tug of peer pressure. No young person is immune. Still, not all peer pressure is negative. Positive peer pressure can be just as powerful as negative peer pressure. The issue becomes whether or not kids will take the initiative to set the bar for positive attitudes and behaviors, leading others to follow or whether they will themselves be followers, conforming to the attitudes and behavior of those around them. Will your child be a leader or a follower?

Many kids suffer from being bullied; an abuse that can have far reaching consequences into adulthood. Today, bullying can take on different forms than when we were kids. Sure, kids are still picked-on both verbally and physically in person. But, cyberbullying is a growing problem that takes place over the Internet; on websites, MySpace, and instant messaging. Frank Peretti, the author of best-selling Christian books such as This Present Darkness, was no stranger to bullying when he was growing up. He’s written a powerful book, No More Bullies, to recount his story and to provide advice for both those who are bullied and those who bully.

I think that life is too tough to go through alone! Vital friendships help to provide the support system people need to thrive in life. To raise healthy kids, parents need to help teach them the meaning and value of true friendships so that when the inevitable storms blow through our kids’ lives – as we know they will – the encouragement of friends can provide them with the help they need to survive.

17-year-old Lauren was despondent over breaking up with her boyfriend. She had never known pain so deep and lingering. Trying to keep her composure but hurting just the same, she inadvertently yanked the tab off her soda can. Without much thought, she pressed its sharp edge deep into the flesh of her thumb. The pain and the blood the followed unleashed that had been pent up inside of her since the relationship ended. But it also gave her something she had longed for all her life – a sense of control over her pain. Within weeks, Lauren became a full-fledged self-injurer, a “cutter.”

In the September edition of HomeWord’s Good Advice Parent Newsletter, we asked our readers to give advice to parents about whether or not to use restriction from youth group activities as a method of discipline. The responses generated were the most we’ve ever seen for our “Talk Back” section! We received great input from both parents and youth workers. Here were some of the responses we received from you, our subscribers…

While it might seem a bit early to start thinking about Thanksgiving, it will be here in no time! An attitude of gratitude, of course, shouldn't be a once-a-year deal, and hopefully cultivating a thankful heart goes beyond that one special Thursday in November for all of us. Still, it doesn't hurt to rev up our gratitude "engines" as we get closer to Thanksgiving Day. So, here is a simple 30-day plan for you and your family, that can help do just that!

Adolescents are social by their very nature. During the teen years, their social lives begin to blossom and develop, often becoming the most important area of their lives. For better or for worse, peers have a huge impact on young people. Sociologists tell us that kids build their world and values on their social groupings. As a result, it's important for parents to keep a watchful eye on the 'peer factor' in the lives of their kids. To this end, I've put together a number of articles in this month's Good Advice to help parents stay up to date on key peer issues. I trust you'll find them helpful!

Blessings,

Jim Burns
President, HomeWord

NEW! Creating an Intimate Marriage Kit
Bring Jim Burns to your church on DVD. This comprehensive kit includes small group leaders guides and participant guides. Youth Group Curriculum, Marriage Retreat Plan, Marriage and Family Month Ideas for your church, and more!

What Will Make Your Kid a Success?
Two-day Broadcast CD
HomeWord with Jim Burns radio broadcasts featuring Tim Kimmel and Jim Burns tackling the challenges of raising responsible and successful kids in today’s world.

No More Bullies
by Frank Peretti
Peretti shares his deeply personal story of being bullied and shows how both bullies and victims alike can find healing and forgiveness.

	Listen to HomeWord with Jim Burns (25 Min)
	Listen to HomeWord This Week (25 Min)
	Listen to HomeWord Snapshots (1 min)
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Parents ask whether or not they should allow their kids to participate in Halloween celebrations. What’s your advice? Click HERE

Parent asks: My 16-year-old daughter is dating a boy from church. Please give us dating guidelines.

One-third of teens and nearly half of 17-year-olds attend parties where parents are present and alcohol and/or drugs are involved.