South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
Q: My sixteen-year-old daughter has blossomed into a beautiful young lady — and it seems I’m not the only one who’s noticed. She’s getting more and more attention from boys her age, and I suspect it won’t be long before she’ll be dating. As her dad, what’s my role in […]
Q: Does sexual fulfillment decrease as we get older? My spouse and I are in our sixties, and I’m concerned normal aging issues might have negative implications for our relationship in the bedroom. Graeme: Many people seem to believe that libido inevitably fades with age, and that elderly couples who […]
Q: Is it appropriate for my mom to demand that I – a 30-something independent woman – allow her to “vet” the men in my life? She insists it’s her prerogative and responsibility as a parent. I have a potential suitor who’s visiting from out of town, and my mother […]
Q: With Christmas drawing near, I’m really NOT looking forward to getting together with family, because there’s a lot of unresolved conflict just beneath the surface. Do you have any advice for handling an awkward situation? Graeme: The beautiful thing about family is the deep connection that binds members together […]
Q: When should I take the car keys away from my aging father? His senses aren’t as sharp as they used to be, and the older he gets, the more responsible I feel to protect his safety. Graeme: You’re in a delicate spot. Not only does it feel awkward to […]
Q: Our son is matriculating, and we’re really struggling with what his next step should be. We want to offer him the prospect of a bright future, but formal education has never been his forte. He’s very gifted mechanically and enthusiastically works on our cars and projects around the house. […]
FOCUS ON THE FAMILY Q: Despite our best parenting efforts, our adult son has developed a talent for making dumb decisions and behaving irresponsibly. He recently financed an expensive car he couldn’t afford, only to write it off three weeks later – after he’d cancelled the insurance. He’s now in […]
Q: Should children be taught to defend themselves when physically attacked, or should they “turn the other cheek”? We’ve taught our kids that physical violence is never acceptable. Unfortunately, the school playground is a rough and painful place for our son, and he’s already dreading the upcoming school year. Graeme: […]
FOCUS ON THE FAMILY Q: Sometimes I feel that my wife and I spend so much time in our roles as mom and dad that we neglect our own relationship. Do we just need to recognise that our needs as a couple have to be put on hold until our […]
Q: My husband and I agree that overall, our marriage is in good shape. But we know we can probably do even better. What are some simple things we can try? Graeme: I like the analogy presented by author Kim Wier. This is the time of year when we think […]