Books on Teenagers & Ethical Behavior

Every parent wants their teenager to make good choices, but providing them with the information they need to do so can be difficult. Teenagers might shut you down or tune you out when you̵7;re trying to have these important conversations. A book on talking to teens about ethics, or one that you can give you teen to read on his own, might help you to get your point across.

  1. Setting a Good Example

    • ̶0;Teenagers Learn What They Live: Parenting to Inspire Integrity & Independence,̶1; by Dorothy Law Nolte and Rachel Harris, helps parents show their teens by example how to navigate the tumultuous teenage years. Based on the inspirational poem by the same name, this book shows parents how to communicate with recalcitrant teens, how to address issues of peer pressure and popularity, and how to talk about drugs and alcohol. Real examples of interactions between parents and teens are helpful conversation starters.

    Spirituality for Teens

    • ̶0;Nurturing Your Teenager̵7;s Soul: A Practical Approach to Raising a Kind, Honorable, Compassionate Teen,̶1; by Mimi Doe, offers 10 principles to help parents nurture spiritual growth in their teenagers. This book covers topics such as peer pressure, teen sexuality, drug and alcohol abuse, and the stresses inherent in high school and college. The book is non-denominational and references spirituality in general.

    Religious Books

    • Ethics and faith are closely tied, and several books on making ethical choices do so from a religious standpoint. ̶0;So You̵7;re About to Be a Teenager: Godly Advice for Preteens on Friends, Love, Sex, Faith and other Life Issues,̶1; by Dennis Rainey, Rebecca Rainey, Samuel Rainey and Barbara Rainey, offers a Christian perspective on peer pressure, dating and sex, friends and boundaries as it teaches preteens about the choices they will face. ̶0;The Blessing of a B Minus: Using Jewish Teachings to Raise Resilient Teenagers,̶1; by Wendy Mogel, provides advice on ethical and spiritual issues, including sex, substances, risk-taking and the value of work.

    Sex and Sexuality

    • Many of the ethical decisions that teenagers are faced with are related to sex, and many books address this topic. ̶0;Not My Kid: What Parents Believe about the Sex Lives of Their Teenagers,̶1; by Sinikka Elliott, addresses parents̵7; concerns about the sexuality of their own children and that of their children̵7;s friends, and how to address these issues with their children. Written for teens, ̶0;Facing the Facts: The Truth About Sex and You,̶1; by Brenna Jones and Stan Jones, explains the changes teens can expect in their bodies and their emotions. This book takes a Christian approach to issues of sexuality and stresses abstinence.

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