Youth

"Rejoice, O young man, in your youth, and let your heart cheer you in the days of your youth. Walk in the ways of your heart and the sight of your eyes. But know that for all these things God will bring you into judgment." (Ecclesiastes 11:9 ESV)

It is beautiful to be young, life is full of wonder and possibility. Make the most of life and its possibilities, but remember that you are setting the foundation for your future.

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Perspective on Youth He's My Hero

On Australian television recently, an anguished father who had lost his son who had mysteriously fallen from a bridge, told the interviewer that his son was his hero.
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World News and Trends: The dangers of binge drinking

We try to fool ourselves. We may think we drink little alcohol. But the truth is that more and more people are indulging in occasional binge drinking—consuming large amounts of alcohol in one bout—with potentially disastrous effects.
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Kids Killing Kids

The horror of pistol-packing students—and what to do about them.
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Tips Toward a Truce

What can you do when your siblings are speaking to you? Here are some tips to resolve the problem.
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Just For Youth: Living With Brothers and Sisters

With patience and understanding on both sides, you might find that your brothers and sisters are a good source of support and advice.
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Helping Your Children Cope in Family Crises

Unexpected traumas, difficulties and setbacks are always hard on families. Adults, however, are usually better equipped to cope and move forward. What can families do to help younger children during times of uncertainty?
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Just for Youth: Make the Most of Summer Break

What will you do during your time off from school? Will you look back on it later and wonder where all the time went? Here’s how to make sure that doesn’t happen.
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Just for Youth: Success's Secret Ingredient

Can we all succeed in our goals of fulfilling our dreams? What is "success" anyway? Here is the overall key to keep in mind that will bring real success.
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What Is Your Children's Future?

Is the future of our children left to chance and circumstance? Their future is in your hands more than you think.
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Lessons Learned From Little League

As parents, we have a responsibility to teach our children. But keep in mind that we can learn a lot from them too.
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How to Raise Good Children in a Bad World

Standards all around you may be slipping, but here are some principles to help you stay in charge of your child's moral upbringing.
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Bringing Up a Moral Child

Is proper child rearing a lost cause? What pressures do parents face, and where can they find help in bringing up children with proper moral values?
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Just For Youth... When Friends Disagree

Friendships have their ups and downs, and disagreements can degenerate into misunderstanding, conflict and animosity. What can you do to keep from fracturing your friendships?
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Just for Youth... When You and Your Parents Don't See Eye to Eye

How can you improve communication with your parents? For one thing, it helps to understand what they expect of you.
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Just for Youth... Advice From Death Row

The headlines are filled with shocking stories of violent crime. What's behind it? How does it occur? Listen to the words of an expert-written from death row.
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Just for Youth... Is Life Only About FUN! FUN! FUN?

What's wrong with just doing whatever you want? Find out how to get your kicks in life-but not those that kick you in the teeth!
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Teenage Success Stories: Yours Could Start Today

Would you like to have more money in your pocket, face the future with more confidence and be able to set up a successful business for yourself? It is easier than you think. All it takes is a dream and...
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What Happened to the Family Meal?

In today's busy society, enjoying the family meal together is becoming increasingly rare. Here's why it's worth saving—and how to save it.
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Respect: Is It a Dying Virtue?

Learning to respect others starts when we're young. Sadly, many today aren't learning this vital lesson.
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Just For Youth... Is Intelligence the Most Important Factor for Success?

Is it all about intelligence, or is there more to being successful?