Teen Foam Evenings

As mentioned in a previous post, these blogs will address a variety of Home Evening situations, and today we’re looking at a house full of teens.

If your family consists of babes to teens, then you might consider splitting the evening, with a mini-lesson and game for the little ones first, followed by treats, then, when the young ones are in bed, hold a discussion for their older brothers and sisters.

I wrote my new book, Please, No Zits! & Other Short Stories for LDS Youth, not only for a fun read, but also as another resource for use in conjunction with scriptures and the FHE manual. Sometimes, if it’s a teenager’s turn to prepare and present the lesson, he or she can be less than enthusiastic. If they have an exciting story that holds their interest, they may be more willing to read it and lead a discussion about the contents.

It really is a great opportunity to listen and understand your teen’s thinking, and to discuss problems before (or after) they arise. Many of the sixteen stories relate to everyday concerns--such as dating when there are no apparent dates; cheating; saying all the wrong things; low self esteem; mission worries; sharing the Gospel; and much, much more for both young men and for young women.

Why not give it a try with a poignant and fun Christmas story? Click here to read Joseph and His Technicolor Nightmare and see if it works for your family.