A spark is something that gives your life meaning and purpose. It's an interest, a passion, or a gift. What do you bring to the world that is good, beautiful, and useful?
Tell us about your spark.
Parenting a teenager today isn’t easy.
Author Peter Benson has discovered a key way for parents and other caring adults to help all teenagers succeed: discover and nurture their SPARKS.
All parents wish to raise children who lead lives of purpose and passion. This wish becomes all the more important—and elusive —in a world that is changing rapidly.
Purpose and passion are the hallmarks of a life that matters, a life worth living. They are the source of joy and happiness. All adults learn this basic truth, yet often discover it later in life. The greatest gift parents can give their children is to help them discover and act on this truth now.
SPARKS ARE . . .
the hidden flames in kids that excite them and tap into their true passions.
SPARKS come from . . .
the gut. They motivate and inspire. They're authentic passions, talents, assets, skills, and dreams.
SPARKS can . . .
be musical, athletic, intellectual, academic, relational: from playing the violin to working with kids or senior citizens.
SPARKS can . . .
ignite a lifelong vocation or career, or balance other activities to create an emotionally satisfying, enriched life.
SPARKS get . . .
kids going on a positive path, away from the conflicts and negative issues—violence, promiscuity, drugs and alcohol—that give teens a bad name and attract so much negative energy.
And SPARKS gives you the five steps for igniting sparks in YOUR teen.more. . .
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Conversation Starters - includes thoughts on finding the right moment and follow-through