South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
Q: I’ve connected with a young woman from another city on the Internet. We’ve talked a lot on the phone and are interested in exploring our relationship further, but so far we’ve never met in person. Do you have any advice as to how we should proceed? Graeme: I’d encourage […]
Q: Can you offer any insight as to why my 13-year-old daughter has become so contrary about everything? She often seems eager to distance herself from me. I’m not a controlling parent, but it’s tough to see how she’s acting all of a sudden. Graeme: I understand where you’re coming […]
Q: I’ve heard you advocate for teaching moral values in our homes and to our children. Your view, however, seems archaic and misguided. People are “immoral” for only one reason: they’re ignorant. Your approach seems not only ineffective, but a distraction from the greater need of formal education. Doesn’t this […]
Q: Our family schedule is pretty crazy, and it seems like we’re all just getting busier. We’re trying to make changes, but meanwhile I’m concerned about staying connected with our children in what little “free time” we have. What do you suggest? Graeme: Parenting can certainly be challenging, and it’s […]
Q: I’m getting married in June. My fiancée and I want to have a great life-long relationship, so we’re asking various people for advice and input. What’s your perspective? Graeme: Every couple wants a loving marriage that’ll endure for the long haul. So it’s worth asking: “Why do so few […]
FOCUS ON THE FAMILY Q: I’ve built a pretty successful career in the corporate world, but I’ve recently recognised that I don’t interact with my wife and children nearly as well as I do my employees. I want to lead my family even better than I do my business, yet […]
Q: How can fathers help their girls learn about modesty? I want my daughter to get a handle on this concept before she becomes a teen, but I feel awkward addressing this subject with her. What’s my role here? Graeme: For a girl, Dad is usually the first man in […]
Q: I recently got married – and my new husband and I are feeling a little overwhelmed. Even in just a few short weeks, life together isn’t quite measuring up to what we anticipated. Is this normal? We both really want to make this relationship work. Graeme: Being a newlywed […]
Q: What’s the relationship between fatherlessness and violent behaviour among adolescent boys? I’m wondering about this because statistics show that an increasing number of children are growing up in homes where no father is present. Graeme: As the CEO of a family-help organisation in South Africa I can testify that […]
Q: My teenage daughter is a “crushaholic.” She’s constantly seeking affirmation from boys, and she’s either high as a kite or sad and depressed depending on the attention she gets. Is this normal? Graeme: I have two daughters in their teens, so I’m seeing the upheaval of the teen years […]