Last night during FISH, we had a conversation about healthy relationships. I know many parents would agree that the best dating relationships for their son or daughter is one that is non-existent! I tend to hear advice such as, “you’re too young,” or “you don’t know anything about love yet,” and my favorite, “you need to focus on your school work.”
Much of that may be true but the fact is, dating relationships are happening and the best thing we can do as parents, family and youth leaders is to encourage healthy boundaries and healthy development of such relationships.
Last night our very own leader, Alissa Miller shared her thoughts based on biblical understand and experience on this matter. Two major points she stressed were;
1. Is the person you’re dating/will date enabling you to be, fully, the person God created you to be?
2. Are YOU allowing the person you date/will date to be fully the person God has created he/she to be?
Basically, when you are in a “healthy” dating relationship, you will be challenged to live out your calling, first as a follower of Christ, then as someone called to serve and sacrifice for others.
NEXT WEEK, we will continue this conversation in a very interactive way. There will be a 5 minute re-cap, followed by break out groups so students can share their own thought with their peers.
Please encourage your children to be a part of this important dialogue!
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