12th Grade
Parent Resources
Your Student’s Phase
THE PHASE WHEN YOUR EMERGING ADULT PULLS AWAY, GETS CLOSER, DOES THINGS FOR THE LAST TIME, AND YOU BOTH START ASKING, “WHAT’S NEXT?”
Graduation is a crisis—and not just for seniors.
Something is about to change, and there’s a good chance you aren’t convinced they’re ready. And whether they seem to show it or not, your senior is probably just as concerned about that as you.
Every twelfth grader wants to know, “What will I do?” So, your role is to MOBILIZE their potential.
There are 52 weeks until graduation. DON’T MISS IT.
Spiritual Focus
During your student’s school year, Victory Family Church will go in-depth in February on a biblical principle during services. This isn’t the only time they will learn about this topic. We are just emphasizing the principle during this period. The subject is determined based on their age, stage of development, and what’s culturally and socially relevant.
Freedom
With the pressures of your twelfth grader’s future and society’s pressure, their spiritual focus year should be on freedom. Your student will walk through a 12-week small group that enables them to make breakthroughs with their lives and questions. We’re so excited about the freedom that God has in store for your student.
Parent/
Student Engagement
Parent/student engagements are designed to help connect and strengthen the family unit by providing intentional conversations that your student needs in this season of life. In August, we want to help prepare you for the transition from parenting a student to now an adult and how to navigate this new season in you and your student’s lives.
Parenting Adults
Your 12th grader is now becoming an adult. However, you still play a vital role in their life. Studies show that 70% of students walk away from the Lord after they graduate high school. Your role as a parent is to help keep them connected to their faith, church, and community.
We have a helpful resource that can be found below this section to help you navigate this season from Godly people who have already been where you are going. Please take the time to watch this video, as we believe it will greatly bless you.
Transitioning from
parenting a student
to parenting an adult
Resources
Small Group Recommendations
Search for small groups at the link below. Some suggestions include:
- Freedom
- The Power of Praying for Your Adult Children
- Faith Life Training
* Please note – not all small groups available at all times
Recommended Reading
Parenting Your Twelfth Grader: A Guide to Making the Most of the “What’s Next?” Phase
Kristen Ivy and Reggie Joiner
Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No To Take Control of Your Life
Henry Cloud and John Townsend
Relational Intelligence: The People Skills You Need for the Life of Purpose You Want
Dharius Daniels
