Raising Successful Teens (How to Help Your Child Honor God and Live Wisely)

This revised and updated edition of The Fight of Your Life features a new title, refreshed design, and 70% new content.

From every side--the Internet, social media, interactions with friends, in both their public and private lives--teens are persuaded to follow the world's way over God's every day. Culture's mantra "live for today" has become the slogan of this generation! But, one thing remains true--mom and dad are still the greatest influence in the life of their child. 

Based on timeless biblical truths, Raising Successful Teens equips parents with positive, encouraging, and practical advice. A family and teen culture expert with more than 25 years of ministry experience, Jeffrey Dean gives parents the street-level approach they need to help their teens wisely and safely navigate technology, friendships, dating relationships, social media, and more. Parents will learn how to keep the lines of communication open and stay involved in their teens' lives.

Praise for Raising Successful Teens

“Raising teenagers has never been easy—but these days it’s more challenging than ever! With the prominence of social media, self-harming, substance abuse, sexting, and an alarming array of other trends placing today’s youth at risk, parents are desperate to help their children navigate our post-Christian culture. In his new book Jeffrey Dean not only assures moms and dads that it’s possible but also provides a wealth of practical suggestions for raising teens who embrace biblical truth.”—Jim Daly, president of Focus on the Family

“Raising Successful Teens is a must-read for today’s Christian parents. Jeffrey Dean’s message is encouraging and empowering, but more importantly, it is practical. He provides proven advice for how parents can raise teens who love God and live wisely in an ever-changing world.”—Josh D. McDowell, author