Being a kid today is risky business. So is raising one. From Internet porn to drugs to eating disorders, the dangers leave many parents panicked, overprotective, or defeated. But when the Creator of children looks at your family, He doesn't just see the challenges; He sees victory waiting to happen. In Essentials of Parenting": Be Prepared," you'll explore ways to help kids stand firm in a world that seems to be crumbling. Use with the corresponding Essentials of Parenting: "Be Prepared" DVD. HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL FIND INSIDE: Discussion questions to get you thinking and talking, creative exercises to help you better understand your child and yourself, scripture input to keep you on track, down-to-earth advice from experienced mentors, and "Next step" activities for practicing what you've learned.