Abstinence Related Articles

How 
        to Talk to Your Child About Sex: A Step-By-Step Guide for Every AgeHow to Talk to Your Child About Sex: A Step-By-Step Guide for Every Age
by Linda and Richard Eyre

Few parents enjoy those oh-so-important talks with children about the "facts of life." The fact is, you can (and probably should!) begin the conversation as soon as a child turns 3 years old. As for the delicate wording--Linda and Richard Eyre (Teaching Your Children Values) have plenty of suggestions in their comprehensive, step-by-step guide, How to Talk to Your Child About Sex.

 

How Babies are MadeHow Babies are Made
by Andrew C. Andry and Steven Schepp

Originally published in 1968 by Time-Life Books, this book hasn't changed either - and it needs no revision to remain up-to-date. It actually addresses "the birds and the bees": beginning with flowers, then moving on to chickens, dogs and finally humans, the authors show how reproduction happens in a similar way for all types of living creatures. The brightly colored paper cutout illustrations hold a young child's attention, and keep even the most squeamish parent from being embarrassed.

 

How to Speak Alien: Invading Your Teens' World Without Invading Their SpaceHow to Speak Alien: Invading Your Teens' World Without Invading Their Space
by Michael Ross

Parents of a teenager may wonder if the adorable baby they remember has been replaced by a creature from another planet. But with How to Speak Alien: Invading Your Teens' World Without Invading Their Space, you'll gain understanding and insight for guiding your son or daughter through the teen years

 

Talking To Your Kids About SexTalking To Your Kids About Sex: How to Have a Lifetime of Age-Appropriate Conversations with Your Children About Healthy Sexuality
by Mark Laaser, Ph.D.

In Talking to Your Kids about Sex, Dr. Laaser cuts through the confusion, coaching parents through age-appropriate discussions they can have with their sons and daughters from early childhood through young adulthood; giving specific guidance on how to effectively explore and examine their own sexual beliefs and issues; and empowering them to help their children develop a healthy understanding of biblical sexuality that is a glorious gift from God.

 

Why 
        True Love WaitsWhy True Love Waits: The Definitive Book on How to Help Your Kids Resist Sexual Pressure
by Josh McDowell

How can parents, youth workers, and teachers help teens resist the immense pressure to be sexually active before marriage? Josh McDowell's classic Why Wait? has been updated and revised in this new reference work to prepare adults with answers and a solution to kids' struggles to remain sexually pure in today's culture. Why True Love Waits equips readers with emotional, relational, physical, and spiritual reasons to share with young people to help them resist sexual pressure.

 

Raising 
        Sexually Pure KidsRaising Sexually Pure Kids
by Tim LaHaye

Where do your kids learn about sex? Let one of the most respected Christian couples of our time offer detailed suggestions for discussing sexual development with boys and girls, toddlers to teens.

 

Adolescence Isn't TerminalAdolescence Isn't Terminal
by Kevin Leman

Trusted family relationship expert Kevin Leman helps parents navigate the choppy waters of their children's teen years with humor and grace. Emotive stories and practical advice give parents hope and encouragement as they guide their children to maturity. Topics include peer pressure, dating, risky behavior, and more.