Course Syllabus: Parenting The Normal Teen

Parenting the Normal Teen is a faith-based parenting class designed to empower and support parents and children as they navigate the storms of adolescence.  Religious affiliation is not a prerequisite for either taking or benefiting from the class.  The class is, however, permeated with Christian principles which are embraced across denominational lines.  Parents of preteens wishing to prepare themselves during the "calm-before-the-storm," as well as parents who are in the midst of the normal storms of adolescence will want to take this class.  Those who are experiencing severe storms will want to take my class Solution Focused Parenting with Difficult Teens (SFP 101).  Parenting the Normal Teen is a ten-lesson course, covering such things as communicating with your teen, relationship building, problem-solving, discipline, and faith development.

There are no additional course requirements.

1. Equip parents with basic tools for parenting normal teens.
2. Empower parents with the courage to parent authoritatively in the midst of permissiveness.
3. Encourage parents to persevere.

There are no additional course materials required for this class.

96+ = A
91-95 = A-
86-90 = B +
81-85 = B
76-80 = C+
71-75 = C
66-70 = C-
60-65 = D
-60 = F

The principles outlined in this course have proved effective in many parenting situations. However, no claim is made that they will work in every situation. Some parent-child conflicts require ouside intervention in the form of counseling.