The
Purpose of "In the Know"
 In
today's world, it is harder than ever to be a Christian teenager;
therefore, the difficulties in raising Christian teenagers are even
greater. With ever-changing media outlets such as the internet, TV,
music, and cell phones, it is a tedious task for parents to ensure
their teenager's safety. The "In the Know" E-Newsletter is simply a
tool designed to help keep parents of today's teenagers informed or
"in the know" about the issues facing their teenagers.
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Family
Cell Phone Guidelines
By Cary Schmidt
Cell phones are becoming more and more prevalent today amongst
teenagers and children alike! Although cell phones are great tools of
communication, they also have a potential to be a stumbling block to
young people. In this article, Cary Schmidt, author of Different By
Design and Just Friends, suggests some practical cell phone
guidelines which his own family has put into practice. Guidelines such
as:
- A cell phone is a tool not a toy.
- Cell phones are not to be used during church or
school.
- Calls may be made or received to family and
approved friends only.
- And more...
These exact guidelines may not be adopted by your
family, but perhaps they will get you thinking and talking as a family.
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Get "Plugged-In"
 Plugged-In
Online is an online publication designed to help families make wise
decisions regarding their entertainment choices. Plugged-In
Online
regularly updates their website with reviews and articles covering
every media outlet from movies, TV shows, video games, music, and
more. By shining a light
on the world of popular entertainment, this website has become a
wonderful tool to help parents choose
what influences their teenagers.
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On The Same Page
The role of the church, concerning raising
teenagers, is to be a help to the parents. One way in which
the church helps is through age-appropriate preaching. Because this
tool is so important, it is vital that parents be made aware of what is
being preached to their teenagers each month. Below is a list of
messages that have been preached recently:
- "Sacred Things" - Bro. T.J. Mitchell
- "Patience" - Bro. Caleb Sobin
- "Be a Thyatira" - Bro. Chad Farber
- "Know What You Believe" - Bro. Heath Bartlett
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