8th Grade
Parent Resources
Your Student’s Phase
THE PHASE WHEN IT’S COOL TO HAVE CHOICES, IT’S NOT COOL TO ANSWER QUESTIONS, AND ONE SMART KID WILL REMIND YOU, “YEAH… I KNOW.”
Eighth graders have an emerging sense of control.
They are increasingly able to self-regulate their actions, emotions, and activities. But this creates a new tension for teenagers to resolve.
Every eighth grader wants to know, “Who do I want to be?” So, your role is to AFFIRM their journey.
There are 260 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.
The Power of the Word
Your eighth-grade student will learn about a daily devotional life with their Bible and the benefits of getting into the word. 2 Timothy 3:16 says all scripture is God-breathed and probably for teaching, proof, correction, and training for truth in righteousness. In Psalms 119:105, your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. God desires you to grab hold of these truths and recognize that every answer they need is in their Bible.
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 September, we want to help you stay engaged in your student’s spiritual walk with the Lord by providing you with the tools to do a devotional with your child.
Daily Devotional Life
Now more than ever, it is vital to model for our students what it looks like to have a personal relationship with Jesus. What better way to do that than to get into His word and have a daily devotional life with Him? Below, we want to equip you and your child to do a devotional together and provide a step-by-step video on how to walk this out.
Do a One Year Bible Plan Together
How to Have a Daily Devotional
Resources
Small Group Recommendations
Search for small groups at the link below. Some suggestions include:
- Hearing God’s Voice
- Unconditional
- Essentials
* Please note – not all small groups available at all times
Recommended Reading
Parenting Your Eighth Grader: A Guide to Making the Most of the “Yeah … I Know” Phase
Kristen Ivy and Reggie Joiner
