That figure includes media multitasking (taking in more than one form of media at a time): Read more. Related: My Desiring God article on the importance of intellectual development early in life. … [Read more...] about Millennials spend 18 hours/day interacting with media
The Probability of Becoming a Pro Athlete
I believe organized sports have the potential for developing character and maturity in teens. They are by no means the only channel through which that can happen, but they are a legitimate channel. And it's fine for teen athletes to have dreams of getting to the pros. But it'd be unwise for them to put all their eggs in that basket. Here's a great table from the NCAA showing that the probability of a HS athlete getting to the pros is less than 0.1% in every sport except baseball (0.5%). … [Read more...] about The Probability of Becoming a Pro Athlete
Everyone’s a Theologian: New from R.C. Sproul
New from Dr. R.C. Sproul and Reformation Trust: Everyone's a Theologian. Each chapter is short enough to get through in one sitting. This is truly a systematic theology that any adult, young or old, can read and benefit from. See Professor David Murray's confession and commendation and learn more about the book. Update: Logos Bible Software is offering a pre-order discount on this resource. … [Read more...] about Everyone’s a Theologian: New from R.C. Sproul
Why Do Young People Abandon the Faith?
Great post at the College Transition Initiative blog, gleaning wisdom from William Wilberforce's book Real Christianity. Here are their four points (modified and generalized, and with my own commentary): 1. They succumb to temptations they haven’t faced before. The draw of the party lifestyle is stronger when one is away from home and experiencing more freedom--and more loneliness--than ever before. 2. They never learned how to think. Discernment is crucial. They need to learn how to apply the faith in various circumstances. If the Christianity of a young adult is superficial, … [Read more...] about Why Do Young People Abandon the Faith?
Student Loan Debt–a Marriage Problem?
Fascinating post by Joe Carter. Excerpt: According to a study by sociologists at Rice University, college students whose parents are not married to each other face significantly heavier financial burdens for the simple reason that married parents, relative to other parents, contribute significantly more to their children’s college education: Married parents not only contributed more in absolute terms to their children’s education than divorced parents ($4,700 median amount per year vs. $1,500 per year; p<.001) but also gave a larger proportion of their income to their children’s … [Read more...] about Student Loan Debt–a Marriage Problem?
College Prep Conference in Twin Cities, MN
If you're in the area, you might consider attending the college preparation conference being put on by the Twin Cities Chinese Christian Church (TCCCC). I'll be giving three sessions and a Q&A, and there will be a couple panels with other speakers. The conference is for teens and their parents. My first session is just for teens, the second is for teens and their parents, and the third is just for parents. DATE: April 25-26 TIME: 7:30p Friday for grades 7-12 // 10a – 4p Saturday for parents and teens // Lunch provided Registration Fee: $15 per person or $25 for family. (The … [Read more...] about College Prep Conference in Twin Cities, MN