What's the Big Deal?: Why God Cares about Sex » (New Edition)

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.

You know what sex is. You've heard other kids talking about it, and maybe you've heard it talked about on TV. But TV doesn't tell you everything, and you probably still have some questions. That's great because What's the Big Deal? was written to help kids like you, ages 8 to 11, find the answers you need. This book explains the basic facts about sex and related issues such as:
• Why God made adults so that they want to have sex
• Why God designed sex to be shared only within marriage
• What God actually says in the Bible about sex
• The amazing changes ahead of you during puberty
• How to respond when you feel sexual pressure from friends, TV shows, movies, and magazines Your parents will read this book with you or discuss it with you as you read it on your own. They'll answer any leftover questions you might have and help you understand what a beautiful and exciting gift from God your sexuality is meant to be.

Acknowledgments     9
The God's Design for Sex Series     11
What's the Big Deal?     19
Why Do People Do That?     25
Sex Outside of Marriage     31
What Does God Say About It?     37
The Changes of Puberty     45
What Is a Period?     51
Why Can't I Do That?     55
What Does Gay Mean?     61
What Is AIDS?     67
What Is Sexual Abuse?     73
God's Response to Wrong     81
Growing Up     87
About the Authors     91