Verghese V Joseph –
It’s no surprise that certain issues cause tension between teenagers and parents. Things such as homework, sibling fights, boundaries, and trust need some heavy lifting to restore balance.
Although conflicts between parents and children become more frequent and more intense during adolescence, these conflicts are also thought to be a means to negotiate relational changes.
Some teenagers feel their parents need to show more trust and give them more independence, but they also know that parents are mostly just concerned for their safety. How can parents and adolescents reorganize responsibilities and move towards a more egalitarian relationship? Do these issues ring a bell? Then you must head to Outback, a weekend adventure camp for parents and teens focused on helping families grow closer. It is being away in an undistracted, undisturbed environment uniquely bonding together and creating memories that will last a lifetime. jhoutback.com is its parent ministry based in the US and is primarily run by the believers in the Catholic diocese in Alabama.
This adventure offers takeaways of a deeper understanding of life’s purpose and practical ways to strengthen the relationships that are most important to a parent and teen. Lives are transformed by developing a daily strategy for life purposes; giving parents a fresh perspective and a new starting point of influence in their children’s lives besides receiving a practical strategy for daily living that focuses on their relationship with God, family, friends, church and community. Thereby ensuring a life of a transformed heart through prayer. Outback’s motto is “Change is temporary, transformation lasts forever.”
Outback helps families stay focused on five areas:
- Life Purpose
- Guy / Gal Relationships
- Parent / Teen Relationships
- Personal Values
- Spiritual Priorities
The weekend Outback event is full of recreational activities, great music, great food, combined with team-building activities along with small group sessions which happen in an environment that will deepen parent-teen relationship with God. To top it all, participants are provided with simple ways to take the experience home for life. Parents get to have an exclusive time with their teen and learn secrets of being a friend forever. Teens get to learn how to maximise their true potential and see them drawn closer to their parents like before. For both this could be an investment with never-ending returns that can make families enjoy themselves like before.
Jacob Isaac, Kerygma who took part last year said, “What we discovered is amazing. It has already impacted many families.”
Steve from Steve’s Gym felt, “The camp was an out-of-the-world experience. The teaching is definitely the need of the hour.”
Dr. Naveen Thomas, Baptist Hospital, said, “Outback Bangalore was different from the usual retreats and conferences. It was focused time… special direction. This is very much needed in India.”
For Lyju, it was an enjoyable time together; “It was fun spending the weekend with my son. We could feel HIS presence throughout the program”
Another participant, Maria Thomas, said, “The best part of Outback is to get to spend time with my parents. I understood my parents better. It changes perspectives, and teaches the value of relationships. You really come back changed.”
“I enjoyed outback Bangalore…I learned how I can honour my parents…. and live a good life the way God wants me to live,” added Nikhil.
The weekend programme runs from Oct 28 at 6 pm onwards to 30th. To register click here.
CHARGES
Parent/Teen – Rs. 2,000/-* (Age 12 years – adulthood)
* Includes food and accommodation and camp materials
WHAT TO EXPECT?
AS A PARENT
Exclusive time with teen.
Fun. Games and Adventure activities with teen
Discover the secrets of being a friend forever
FOR THE TEEN
Bridge the generation gap
Get to know and understand dad and mom better
Maximize true potential
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