Our Ultimate Priority as Parents

Scripture speaks often about the Gospel of Jesus Christ. “Gospel” literally means “Good News.” The Good News is so simple a child can believe it and so profound no theologian will ever fully grasp it.

“Timing is critical,” says Dr. James Dobson. “Researcher George Barna confirmed what we have known — that it becomes progressively more difficult to influence children spiritually as they grow older.” Among Barna’s findings:

• Americans ages 5 to 13 have a 32 percent probability of accepting Jesus Christ as their Savior.
• Americans ages 14 to 18 have only a 4 percent likelihood of trusting the Lord.
• Americans ages 19 to 99 have only a 6 percent probability of doing so.

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On This Topic

• Introduction • Nurturing Your Child’s Faith • Teaching Your Teen About the Meaning of Life • Everyday Conversations about Faith • Teaching Right from Wrong • Offer the Good News to Your Child • Pray for Your Child Faithfully • Protecting Your Child from Spiritual Drifting