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 David Veerman Integrity Publishers From A Press Release Book Description In 18 years you've soothed your children's tears, administered punishments, weekly allowances and driving instructions, encouraged academia and extracurriculars, and strived to instill the values you only hope they will carry with them for a lifetime...but now, this may be your most difficult challenge to date-letting them go. Author of the new book, Letting Them Go: Prepare Your Heart, Prepare Your Child for Leaving Home Dave Veerman says, "Whether it's going to college, joining the military, or entering the work force, leaving home is a significant passage both for kids and their parents." And for this generation of high school grads, called Millennials, leaving home might not be as easy as with previous generations. *Millennials actually like their parents. In the Generation 2001 survey, conducted by Lou Harris on behalf of Northwest Mutual Life Insurance, Mom and Dad were named most often when young people were asked whom they admired. This offers more reasons for why both parents and teens should be prepared for this critical time. Often, the process of letting children go is a difficult one, which parents will mourn for quite some time. Veerman helps prepare parents, and teaches parents to prepare their kids for this process by guiding them through each step toward the anticipated release. From the gamut or emotions a parent will face, to the practical teachings for parents to pass along to their kids, Letting Them Go will help to ease the process of watching as their kids take steps toward healthy adulthood. "Watching a son or daughter emerge from the chrysalis and fly off, as a fully formed butterfly, should be an exhilarating and joyful experience. We need to prepare our minds for the change. We need to prepare our hearts." Chapter titles include:
*Taken from Connecting Generations: The Sourcebook, by Clair Rains, 2002. About the author: Dave Veerman worked for 26 years with Youth for Christ before forming The Livingstone Corporation in Carol Stream, IL. He is a widely sought after youth ministry consultant and primary contributor to the Life Application Study Bible. He has written nearly 40 books, including Letting Them Go: Prepare Your Heart, Prepare Your Child for Leaving Home, Understanding Your Teenager, Dave's Complete Guide to Junior High Ministry, Tough Parents for Tough Times, Parenting Passages, and Dads That Make a Difference. Return to the Dr. Laura Reading Corner |
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