Appendix E ~ Offering Another Way To Parents
For the parents and guardians of our youth:
In the foreword of Another Way, I shared a true story from many years ago about a frightened sixth-grade student who confided in me she might be pregnant. As I struggled with the heartache of her situation and countless ensuing stories like Darla’s, I have continued to ask myself, “Are these young people—these children—really ready to engage in s*x?” If you are like me, you might be wondering, how can they be ready? However, whether adults believe their children are ready, or not or think it is right or not, does very little to enhance our understanding of their behavior and thus respond more appropriately in our parenting. As you think about your children and how you are preparing them to make healt
