For The Strength Of Youth

We got the new 'For the Strength of Youth' packet last night at YW. It's awesome! I was struck with how much love the General Leaders and Prophet--and for that matter, Heavenly Father-- have for the Youth.  A lot of time and effort and energy went into this updated puppy, and it's fabulous!  If you would like know more, go HERE.

In any case, get yourself a copy and see if you can find some differences. Some of my favorite include:

*Specifics about what is modest clothing for girls

*Questions to ask yourself at the end of each section

*Education will help you to be a wise counselor and companion to your future spouse and a informed and effective teacher to your children

*The addition of 'mobile devices' in the list of talked about media

*The fact that Satan tries to make inappropriate things seem 'normal, humorous or exciting'

*Safeguard your personal information online

*Don't let social media take away time from real family and friends

*Strong families require effort

*If you don't currently live in the ideal family situation (i.e., loving mother and father, siblings) have faith and continue to be strong and prepare for the day when you will form one yourself

*Standards for language are the same across all media--talking, texting, internet

*Learn and sing the Hymns

*When listening to music, be courteous to those around--pay attention to the volume and remove your earbuds when people talk to you.

*The addition of 'Emotional Health'

*Good emotional and physical health is more then just avoiding things, it is doing certain things too

*Honoring the Sabbath means you attend ALL your meetings

*Prepare for the Sabbath Day throughout the week

*A focus on a happy and Eternal family

*Avoid situations that invite increased temptation to be morally unclean-late nights alone, overnight activities, places without supervision

*Paying tithing is a privilege and a blessing

*The addition of an entire section entitled 'Work and Self-Reliance'

Overall, it's GREAT!  It has a better focus on the positive and eternal aspects for living good, with more talk about the blessings we can receive and the help that the Holy Ghost gives us. They updated the pictures (yeah!) and streamlined the whole booklet. It's awesome...get a copy!