Time for the Talk

A biblical description of a real man is as follows. A real man is:

• Humble

• Courageous

• Morally pure

• Faithful

• Selfless

• Self-controlled

It's the same for your son. Where he allows his mind to wander is of great importance. Yet he may have never once made a clear connection between his thoughts and his actions. One of my sons was convinced that what he saw on television or the internet would not affect him. This thought-action connection can be a very difficult concept for young men

As your son grows he will gain strength physically. He will gain new abilities, new desires, and a greater determination to carry out his own will. He will grow stronger in his mental and verbal capacities, in his social skills, and in his overall ability to interact effectively with the world. This is what it means for him to mature as a male. To

Your young man needs convictions and they can't come from you. Convictions come from hearing the voice of the Lord. They come from having a holy fear of God and knowing in your heart of hearts his will for you. Convictions allow a man to steady his walk in order to stay on the narrow road that leads to life.

To be able to hear the voice of the Lord,

CHAPTER 9 QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSING SEX

1. "What does God think about us having sex?" "Does he want us to be sexually active?"




2. "What is the difference between having sex and making love?"




3. "What role do the character traits of humility, courage, purity, faithfulness, selflessness, and self-control play in our decisions ab

Here are some of the signs that can help you determine your son is probably ready for an initial Talk. Some ef When signs will be obvious to you. Others you will need to ask about. In either case, discussing these changes can offer you a relatively easy conversation path that leads in a clear direction.

• Physical changes

• Underarm hair

• Facial hair

CHAPTER 1 REVIEW

1. If you hope to build a strong and lasting relationship with your son, you will have to change. It is time to begin the transition from the "command-and-order" mode to one of "friend-and-counselor."




2. The Talk should be seen as more than a single conversation. The over-arching goal of The Talk is that it opens a door

CHAPTER 13 QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSING WORK

1. Name three ways that God has gifted you?




2. "What careers would you say those gifts might be effectively used in?"




3. "If you could pick any career you wanted today, what would you choose?"




4. "Is the concept of working more of a joy or a dread to you?" "Do you think God created us for

CHAPTER 10 QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSING PERVERSIONS

1. "What do you think it means to be perverted?" "How does the Bible explain perversion?"




2. "What is the difference between a sexual pervert's sin and your own sin?" There is no difference; the penalty for sin is death. The only difference between one sinner and the next is the