Raising Purity is one of the best resources for parents that I have ever seen for dealing with the issues of sex, dating, and relationships from a Biblical perspective. Although there are a few minor points on which I disagree with Hiestand's assessment and remedy for changing the prevailing culture of teen dating practices, it is nevertheless, a straightforward, honest look at a topic that is usually daunting for parents to face. His clarity of writing and frank discussion about an always sensitive topic are refreshing.
As a parent and a youth worker my biggest frustration is that the concepts are good and sound from a scriptural standpoint, but implementing them in a culture dominated by the world's standards for dating and relationships seems unfathomable. I think we need to make the changes but to do it alone, in isolation as one family would be difficult. Of course, Hiestand's point is that as with everything else, the church is about community and there isn't a better area for the church to function as the church and be salt and light in a dark world.
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