they are teenage girls around age 14 and 15 and i have a few options. my options are how to say no in tough situations, the Barbie Doll Syndrom (eating disorders), purity, the power and impact of Christian friends, what makes a hero or talk about suicide/homicide? which should i do? we are all strong Christians and very mature so any of the would work.
2006-11-01 13:27:44 · 20 answers · asked by samikat2010 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
we have about 45 minutes to eat and do a lesson because it is during our lunch period at school and i am also 14
2006-11-01 13:37:31 · update #1
For eating disorders, talk about the solid facts about what these things can do to you, mentally, physically, socially AND spiritually. For purity, talk about what it means to be pure. Walk how Jesus did, walk in purity. For saying no in tough situations, talk about the consequences of saying yes, again mentally, pysically, socially and spiritually.
Building strong Christian friendships is important. In times of struggle, you need somebody you can talk to that you trust. If you have no friends, you are isolated from society, in fact, my church has been talking about this sort of thing for the past few weeks.
I'm afraid I don't understand your last question though, but good luck with the lesson.
God Bless
Andrew
2006-11-01 13:34:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
wow. 14 and 15 year old girls. tough age group. i would go with either barbie doll syndrome or purity. personally i would probably go with purity since i'm very passionate about that subject. if it's going to be like a series i would recommend using the book And The Bride Wore White. it's an awesome book that really hits base on the topic of purity.
2006-11-01 21:33:02 · answer #2 · answered by Mud 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Purity sounds like a good one...well, they all sound like neat topics, but purity seems like a good place to start. With the way the world is going and all that is on the media sometimes the pressures of conforming can be hard. But purity is so important, and doing a study about the importance of purity and being able to hold each other accountable and support each other would be awesome!
2006-11-01 21:39:00 · answer #3 · answered by Amber I 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The greatest lesson any parent can teach the children is the reason why we are here on this Earth, We are born to gain knowledge, experience life, and discover the truth of God in our own way, We will be here only for a short time and everything we do will matter so live life to its fullest and Cherish the opportunities that we have been given and give thanks.
2006-11-01 21:37:14 · answer #4 · answered by dheck03 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you try asking them what they would like to study? Or if there's not time for that, I would recommend the 'Christian friends' topic. Since you're all going to be there together that should be applicable to all, and some of the other ones sound like issues stronger, mature Christians shouldn't have much of a problem with.
2006-11-01 21:33:10 · answer #5 · answered by Free Ranger 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would do the Barbie Doll Syndrome because now and days more and more girls are way to intrested in looking like celebrities who are to thin.
2006-11-01 21:30:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Christian friends because in high school, which they are in, it's really important to set your values and have people with the same values that support you. Although I am guy, this is what I did/doing and it really works. Although it's not wrong to be friends with other people, it's good to have a christian base with people that will always look out for you.
2006-11-01 21:34:16 · answer #7 · answered by lilstefon 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Do all. Write each of the situations you mentioned on a separate 3x5 card. Divide them in groups. Ask them how they arrived at that answer using the Bible as a resource.
2006-11-01 21:33:14 · answer #8 · answered by Shaman 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Teenagers at that age are facing tremendous pressure to look alike, act alike, and do what everyone else is doing. If you can give them a Scriptural example of a Godly woman, that will inspire them to follow that example.
2006-11-01 21:34:23 · answer #9 · answered by Paulie D 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
How about preparing those girls for the world OUTSIDE religions? How about acknowleging that they ARE interested in sex, and curious about it, and that they ARE sooner or later going to overcome the overwhelming manipulation of the church and they're going to try sex? And how about preparing them for that, not by saying don't do it, but by saying if you do it, this is how you can prevent catching aids or getting pregnant? How about being real?
Sorry, this isn't personal against you, but this is where you CAN make a real difference, not bearing in mind these girls' possible future life in heaven, but bearing in mind their certain (and more immediate) future life on the earth...
2006-11-01 21:31:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋