The author is a long-time social scientist and church member who has worked teaching in the CES program.

 

1. Home environment
2. Quality time
3. The crossroads
4. Family traditions
5. Children’s friends
6. Peer pressure
7. Television
8. Music
9. Movies
10. Parental example
11. Expressing love verbally
12. Physical affection
13. Support
14. Marriage
15. Family fun
16. Discipline
17. Worldy heroes
18. Teaching correct principles
19. Human intimacy
20. Steady dating
21. Underage dating
22. Communication
23. Self-worth
24. Spiritual experiences
25. Warning signs

 

Some detail on these 25:

 

1. Home environment (that reflects the gospel)
2. Quality time (and quantity)
3. The crossroads (be there at critical times)
4. Family traditions (have them to teach, indoctrinate, & unify)
5. Children’s friends (don’t allow them to associate too closely with those who don’t share their values)
6. Peer pressure (teach how to deal with it)
7. Television (limit exposure, none in bedrooms)
8. Music (limit access to inappropriate)
9. Movies (prevent exposure to inappropriate)
10. Parental example
11. Expressing love verbally (daily to family members)
12. Physical affection (give it)
13. Support (each other’s events, games, & activities)
14. Marriage (build it strong to show how it works)
15. Family fun (& laughter)
16. Discipline (be consistent, non-harsh, non-lax)
17. Worldly heroes (discourage over-involvement)
18. Teaching correct principles (don’t assume church & society will)
19. Human intimacy (teach the importance and proper role)
20. Steady dating (prohibit during teen years)
21. Underage dating (before 16)
22. Communication (keep the lines open with your children)
23. Self-worth (build a positive self-image in your children)
24. Spiritual experiences (take advantage of inspired church-sponsored programs)
25. Warning signs (recognize)