The Parent Project®


		*Christian Ministries*

The Parent Project® is a parenting skills program designed specifically for parents with strong-willed or out-of-control children. Because of its success in preventing, identifying and intervening in the most destructive of adolescent behaviors, the Parent Project® has won three state awards in California and has been adopted for use by churches and other community based organizations throughout the nation.

Parent Project® classes are generally presented as a community service by school districts, law enforcement agencies, churches, mental health or other concerned community organizations.

Of the 30 students in a typical tenth-grade classroom:

• 3 students have sexually transmitted diseases

• 3 are teen parents

• 7 use cocaine, marijuana or other stimulants regularly

• 8 will not graduate from high school

• 10 are seriously behind in both reading and math

• 11 drink alcohol regularly

As Christians, our hope is that if we raise our children in a Christian environment, this storm will pass by us. Unfortunately, Christian children are just as likely to become involved in destructive behaviors as children raised in a non-Christian environment. And when children choose to involve themselves in destructive behaviors, most parents simply do not know how to intervene.

What do you tell parents when they ask you the really tough questions?

"My daughter ran away from home two days ago. What should I do?

"What can I do when my child beats me up?"

"My 14-year old is using drugs. What should I do?"

"I’ve just discovered my son is running with a gang. Can I get him back?"

The Parent Project's® intensive course, Raising Difficult Children in a Difficult World, is a Christian program specifically designed to help parents prevent, identify and intervene in the most destructive of adolescent behaviors. Using scriptural principles, the curriculum offers practical, no-nonsense solutions to the critical issues parents face today. For parents of adolescent children, this program is a must. Parents of younger children can learn to stop unwanted childhood behavior, identify danger signs and prevent serious problems.

If your church seeks to minister more effectively to the community and strengthen Christian families within the church, click below for more information.

Parent Project® facilitators David and Francie Overstreet report:

Every concept taught has a Biblical base. Christian parents frequently reported, "We tried everything else--this really works! We communicate better as a couple as well as with our children. We know what to do and how to do it built on a foundation of love. And we found out we're not alone!"
	—	David is Assistant Coordinator for Field Ministries, National Network of Youth Ministries Francie is Director of Children's Ministries, Emmanuel Faith Community Church, Escondido, CA

Artist John Whytock was commissioned by Parent Project®, Inc., to create this engaging rendering for the award winning parenting skills program Raising Difficult Children in a Difficult World. This 20" x 24" lithograph-quality black and white print is available for $89.95 (without frame). Shipping included.

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Click here for information on how you can bring the Parent Project® to your church and your community.

Click here for information on how to become a Parent Project® Facilitator or here to register for training.

Click here to order a preview copy of the parent workbook.