Moving on to discuss the context of the parent-teen relationship, the author looks at influencing factors such as the idols that distract parents from accurately discerning and applying God’s direction in the relationship, the distinctive perspectives with which parents can view their teens in relationship to the spiritual and physical world around them, and the unique Godly influence that the family context can-at the parents’ initiative-exert on the teen in the midst of day-to-day life (29, 43-48, 70-71). He begins the text in earnest by surveying the rampant pessimism and hopelessness surrounding the world’s perception of teenagers, and calls on parents to reject this disabling attitude and adopt instead an optimistic recognition of the opportunities these years open up for God to work in the teen’s life (19, 22, 27). Tripp divides the text into three divisions-first seeking to clearly define the issues at stake for families with teenagers, then advising parents on what goals for these years should be, and finally concluding with some practical tips for shepherding teens toward these goals (7). In this text, Tripp gives parents tools that can make this time an unequaled “age of opportunity” in which they are able to engage, challenge, and equip their kids to not only survive, but to thrive and grow in their spiritual maturity and walk with Christ.
Paul David Tripp, however, writes that the teenage years can be some of the most fruitful of the child-raising experience. In fact, most parents regard this time in their child’s life as a terrifying and frustrating period that they can only hope to endure without injury or scandal. experiencing with them the challenges, victories, and joys of our journey to maturity in Christ.If one were to ask the average parent of a teenager to describe the experience of raising teens in one word, “opportunity” would almost certainly not be the word they would use. "Age of Opportunity provides a superb road map for raising teenage children. Tremper Longman III, Professor of Biblical Studies, Westmont College
You won't be able to put this book down." "Age of Opportunity opens the door to hope for parents and teens alike by showing us how God can transform the hearts of whole families.
David Powlison, counselor, Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation (CCEF) editor, Journal of Biblical Counseling.
He'll get you seeking-and finding-your own Father's help." Tripp will get you looking in the mirror before you go looking at your teen. Ted Tripp, author, Shepherding a Child's Heart "Age of Opportunity is a wealth of biblical wisdom and a treasure of practical steps for understanding and shepherding your teen's heart."
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