YOUTH PARENT RESOURCES

Websites:

40 Developmental Assets
http://www.search-institute.org/assets/ – A study done by The Search Institute listing the positive experiences and qualities that help children grow up to be healthy adultsYouth Specialties Articles
http://www.youthspecialties.com/freeresources/articles/ – Various articles on youth ministry by notable youth workers

Plugged In Online
http://www.pluggedinonline.com – An online guide to Pop Entertainment from a Christian perspective

HomeWord
http://www.homeword.com – A website for parents of teens

Books:

Hurt: Inside the World of Today’s Teenagers by Dr. Chap Clark – A book on the issues and perspectives of teens today and the challenges they face growing up