What's the Big Deal?: Why God Cares about Sex, Paperback

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One Million Copies Sold in Series
Christian Book Award: ECPA Medallion of Excellence
Your kids know about sex. But what they've gathered from TV, other kids, or the internet doesn't tell them everything or answer all of their questions. What's the Big Deal? was written to help parents provide the answers to their 8-to-12-year-olds. This book explains the basic facts about sex and related issues such as:

• Why God made adults so that they want to have sex
• What God actually says in the Bible about sex and why it's designed for marriage
• The amazing changes ahead of you during puberty
• How to respond when you feel sexual pressure from friends, TV shows, movies, and magazines

Your kids can read this book with you so you can discuss it together. This provides them the safe space to ask hard questions they might find embarrassing. The book will help kids understand what a beautiful and exciting gift from God sexuality is meant to be.

Now revised and updated with:

• Separate chapters on puberty for boys and girls
• A chapter on the dangers of pornography
• An expanded age range (formerly 8 to 11, now 8 to 12)

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The God's design for sex series helps parents establish a biblical view of sexuality in the home. The parents' guide, and four age-appropriate books, enable families to develop a healthy dialogue about sexuality. They provide children the foundation of truth and knowledge they need for when they are inevitably bombarded with confusing and potentially harmful messages about sex.

Each book communicates clear information and illustrations, delivered in a biblically holistic way. What's the Big Deal? is the third book in the God's Design for Sex series, written for children ages 8 to 12.

Your kids probably know about sex. But what they've gathered from TV, other kids, or the Internet is often distorted or incomplete and falls far short of God's good plan for their sexuality. What's the Big Deal? will help you walk your child through a biblically based understanding of sex and prepare them for the changes ahead in puberty. Find insights and answers to tough questions like:

• What does God actually say about sex in the Bible?
• Why is it best to save sex for marriage?
• What is pornography, and why is it dangerous?
• What is puberty, and what does it look like for boys & girls?
• How should you respond to sexual pressure from friends, TV shows, movies, and social media?

Read this book with your child, and get started on healthy, thoughtful conversations about sex. Together, you can learn about what a beautiful and exciting gift from God sexuality is meant to be!

Stan Jones, PhD, is a professor of psychology and core studies at Wheaton College. He also served as provost for 20 years. He is a nationally recognized Christian expert on sexuality. He has written books on psychology and Christianity and on homosexuality and has contributed numerous articles to such professional journals as American Psychologist. Brenna Jones has graduate training in biblical and theological studies and leads an active ministry of discipleship and support for women. Stan and Brenna have three adult children.

About the Author

STAN JONES, PHD, provost and professor of psychology at Wheaton College, is a nationally recognized Christian expert on sexuality. He has written books on psychology and Christianity and on homosexuality and has contributed numerous articles to such professional journals as American Psychologist. BRENNA JONES has graduate training in biblical and theological studies and leads an active ministry of discipleship and support for women. Stan and Brenna have three adult children.