Why Do Students Need the Life Curriculum?

As children grow into teenagers they begin to develop their independence, including their own identity, personality, values, and beliefs. They are also bombarded by many cultural messages much different from God’s will and design. They need to hear consistent words of truth through God’s Word and His people.

During these teen years, sexuality is often misused and misunderstood. This misuse can cause pre-adolescents and adolescents much pain, damaging them emotionally, physically and spiritually. Embracing lies and misconceptions related to sexuality creates hurt in relationships and more separation from God. Split moment decisions may have life and death implications.

Pre-adolescents and adolescents need to learn about God’s design for sex and His love for them. With God’s help, adolescents can learn to handle the intimacy and power of their developing sexuality. They can learn to protect themselves from lies and pain by

• Understanding their growth and development.
• Setting boundaries.
• Developing self-control and other godly character traits.
• Building relationship skills.

If they stray from these protective skills, they will experience shame, guilt, or doubt and need to seek forgiveness and healing. If they stay the course, they will most likely have true intimacy and love in their marriage.

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