Our Middle School is currently going through a series on relationships. It's creatively titled "Relationships".This can be a somewhat interesting topic to cover with Middle School students. What one kid is ready to hear, another is far from ready to hear. We steer clear of talking the "mechanics" of sexuality, but more on the heart of purity, the gift of intimacy when handled inside God's plan, and the need to guard our hearts. We always make sure to communicate to parents when we head into this topic.
So here's a classic story. One of our Middle School students wasn't real excited about the topic. He had a lose tooth. So he pulled the tooth, which got him out of the room!
I wish I had a few more teeth that can be pulled!
3 comments:
I know that when I was a young kid that age, the mechanics were just as important to me as everything else. I was kinda freaked out that I'd be pure and everything when I got married, but would have no idea how to "do it." It might be better to hear that part from mature adults rather than friends at school, ya know? Of course, you know your kids best, though, and how much they can handle right now.
Totally understand what you're saying Tim. A little further explanation. One of our goals is to allow parents to play the role their supposed to, and reinforce the values and principles of living as a Christ Follower.
We instruct our Small Group Leaders to be very aware and sensitive toward students who do not have that "foundation" at home. There have been moments where a Small Group Leader has "the talk" with a Junior High Students.
Ahh, that sounds cool. Using parents is always best.
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