As a parent of a 13 year old daughter I thought I might get some insight from the teenagers on this board. I am not real sure how my daughter feels about Jesus Christ. I have tried to talk to her about it and I am trying to get her more involved in the youth group at our church. She doesn't seem to want to open up to me on this subject and is very reserved with the kids at the church. I know I can't force her to believe but I am trying to at least put her in situations that make it easy for her to learn more about God and the Bible. I did not take her to church as a young child so maybe she feels like she doesn't know as much as the other kids and is a little embarrassed. It seems like the friends that she does have and seems to graviate towards are a little more on the wild side and have no interest in Church or religion. So anyways, any of you teenagers that might have some good advice for a frustrated parent, I am listening to you. My daughter is a freshman in high school and there are a lot of changes in her life right now.

Hey,

It sounds as if you really are doing all you can do. You are right about her going through a tough time as a freshman in high school. I was a freshman last year. I was a christian, but that first high school year made it hard for me to trust God (for my own reasons).



My advice is first off, dont just assume since she doesnt wanna talk about her beliefs she doesnt have ne. To me, its very hard to share my beliefs with my mother because it sounds so childish when i say it and also there are some of my beliefs i got from experiences i had that i dont feel my mom should know.



Your daughter sounds like someone at my church that i know ok. He doesnt seem like the "christian" type even though he was raised in the church (his dad is the pastor). Im pretty sure he doesnt share nething with his dad, but from what he says in the classroom and around us i know some of the stuff has sunk in.



Just continue caring & praying. Hopefully someone else will post cause this is just my opinion. Hope all goes well.



P.S. You wouldnt believe some of the friends i hang out with, but i know what i believe, whom i believe in, and who i am. Just remember, your daughter is capable of making some good decisions on her own.

There really isn't much that you can do; however, God can do everything. The best thing you can do is love and encourage your daughter. Encourage her to go to church. Let her know she can always talk to you.Spend time with her. And pray , it's mega important. [Acts 16:30] And he brought them out and said, "Sirs, what must I do to be saved?"

[Acts 16:31] So they said, "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, you and your household."



God Bless!

Thank you so much for the input. I know my daughter can make good decisions but I also remember how easy it was to make bad ones at that age. I do pray for her daily and I will try to still talk to her and keep the lines of communication open with her. I try not to push her too hard but I still want her to know how inportant God is in our lives and I will not just let it go away. I will continue to pray and ask that those of you that read this maybe will pray for us as well. thank you again.

Do you know the scripture about how wives should submit to their husbands. Well it continues on with if you have an unbelieving husband that your submission would speak to him more than your preaching at him. We see this in many things. With employees and their bosses and such. I suggest you tell her once and for all that this is where you stand and what you believe and from there do everything you can to show her that you love her. But let her know who she can and cannot have friends with. You are still in authority but don't abuse it. Stop bringing her to church unless she wants to go. You could still ask her if she would like to go with you when you go. Unless she has to go. But give her choices. I am not saying completely abandon her but give her alittle bit more room. Stop putting it in her face. So to speak not like you are shoving down her throat but don't let it be every other word out of your mouth. Also pray, I am a Christian by title not by heart. I know I am called but many of my actions contradict that. I know when my mom prays for me and I am sure your daughter would too. You can also check out http://www.aquirethefire.com and see when they are coming and see if she would like to attend that. I have yet to attend but I know that it is life changing. Also find out from your youth pastor when all the girls are going out to do something or when they, all the youth, are going to hang out away from youth group. You could even try to arrange it. Somewhere where the kids to get together. Go bowling, skating, a movie, etc. Just something extra. Many people shun the WORD but never does one shun love. All you need to do is show her that you love her. Find out what makes her loved. And try to do. With love and prayers from my home to yours, Michael

Well, I didn't read anyone elses input on this, but I do know that you are basically doing all you can do, except one thing. Give it to God, CONSTANTLY!!! Don't let her drift from you! My mom and I drifted apart, partly because I wanted to and partly because she didn't really think I wanted to be her friend. But that made a big HUGE mess! So just pray and ask God, but one thing, don't force her to pray, or lift her hands in worship, or anything like that. But, you can try to force her to listen, and try to talk about what she gets and stuff. Well, that is all I realyl have to say, if you want to know more e-mail me at dancer3374@hotmail.com Laters!

I know that can't be easy. Have you heard of Cassie Bernall? She has a powerful story, very touching. I go to this school where a lot of teens who have trouble with so many things go. My dad's the director. So many of them say they can't make it. They've done so many aweful things that God would never forgive them. But sooner or later, they learn the truth. Not because it's forced down their throats, but because they are handled with love and care. And no one here gives up on them. I know you love your daughtor, or you wouldn't have bothered to post this. Give her time. Keep showing her good examples. Try not to put her in situations that force her. Just pray for her and give this situation into Gods hands.

I'm a freshman this year too....there's nothing you really can do but pray. In my family I have the opposite problem...my parents aren't close with God and are very reserved and gravitate towards people who don't believe in God. The most powerful wearon is prayer. Don't force it on her or she may turn away from God.

hey. im 13 n i hate it wen my mom talks 2 me about stuff like that...i dont kno y, i justt get this feeling. my mom talks 2 the youth pastor n i hat that 2. just pray...thats the best thing 2 do

Hey,

I know what shes going through I was a freshmen last year and before that I was a really strong Christian. Well once I started high school I lost most of my faith because I went to a school I hated and had no friends at and just wanted to fit in so I started hanging out with a girl I knew I shouldnt have but I started doing things I shouldnt have well I made it through my first year and now my softmore year is comeing to a end in a month and I have switch school and love school I fit in as my self and Im still dating someone from my old school who I love dearly. But I see that the problems that I have faced in the last two years have pushed me back twords Christ yeah Im having a hard time with my faith but its getting there. Well I guess Im just try asking her if theres something going on ask her if she dosent feel acepted. Try to be a more like a friend to her then you use to be. I have to say my mom is my best friend and its has helped me alot. Tell her she can come to u with anything and u will not be mad u just want to help her through this hard time in her life. Thats what it is a hard time alot of changes alot of decisions that will stick with u for the rest of you life. Well if u need anything Im here. OH if theres any body that is a mother of a 18 year old male out there that can help me plz I need some advice for my boyfriend.

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