Most of us were never taught to be parents. So we can't
help but disappoint ourselves sometimes. How often have you heard
yourself using the very words you hated hearing from your own parents?
When our kids become teenagers, it gets even harder. They seem to
reject everything we've taught them. As far as they're concerned,
we know nothing. Our values and beliefs are constantly challenged.
Every word we utter is seen as interference. Emotions run high.
But we're more important to our teens than ever.
As they try out the values of their peers, who are more influential
than ever, we counter the pull of drugs, alcohol and early sex.
These entangle children every day and can ruin their lives
