My daughter is dating! She is fifteen and has been dating a nice young boy from her school for a couple months. We were invited to his Wednesday Night Bible Study with his family. Even though it was the night before Thanksgiving, and my mother-in-law moved that day...I still wouldn't miss the opportunity. When I announced to my older son that his sister and I were going to a Bible study together, I am sorry to say that he wanted to know what I did to bribe her. I was happy to tell him that SHE HAD INVITED ME! I love this positive peer pressure!

We ventured out and what we found was very cool. Four families gather for one hour every Wednesday to study the Bible. If it is at your house, someone from your family leads the study. No real food is served...only spiritual food for thought! I have never been in a Bible study with all ages and I will tell you that the kids did chime in...mainly with questions, but very good questions! WE had a very nice time and are considering going again. The things we have to consider are:
-Dad will go, but will the boys?
-Should we go without them? They are part of our family.
-It is about a 30 minutes away and we rarely drive that far for anything...our church is across the street from us.
-Are the people in the study willing to drive 30 minutes to our house?
-It is an every Weds. eve commitment. That works for this winter season, but not the spring.
-Another evening out and away from the home-front.
-What about when the kids "break-up"? (I mean they are only 15. How and will, or should we bow out gracefully? (I've heard about these families who become great friends while their kids are dating, and then how awkward it is when the kids break up and the parents are still friends)
-BUT, what an awesome thing to be able to do with our daughter...even if we leave the guys home!
Anyway...still considering. Will let you know the decision.