At head of title: Focus on the Family.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [269]-275).

Introduction: The adventure begins -- The narrow gate : guiding your child to spiritual commitment -- A steep climb : helping your child deal with difficulty in a culture of comfort -- The lost book : rediscovering God's word with your child -- A room called peace : teaching your child the virtue of virtue -- The Devil at the door : preparing your child for spiritual warfare -- The flesh too willing : helping your child avoid sexual immorality -- The shame game : raising your child in a culture of conformity -- Vanity fair : steering your child away from the worthless -- The heavenly goods : teaching your child about absolute truth -- On trial : preparing your child to face persecution -- Fair-speech : helping your child speak up in an age of political correctness -- The money trap : guiding your child to reject materialism -- Out to pasture : keeping your child from dangerous detours -- Escape from despair : protecting your child from depression and suicide -- The spyglass of faith : helping your child believe in the invisible -- True believers and false religion : guarding your child against bogus beliefs -- A man called atheist : preparing your child to face secularism -- Crossing over : teaching your child about death and heaven -- Conclusion: Strength for the road ahead.