Middle school is an important time that is full of change. Parenting isn’t easy, but we want you to know that we’re here for you. Every kid is different, but here are some things that we think could help and be good to know.

One question we believe almost every eighth grader is asking is, "Am I part of something bigger?" Eighth graders are more “chill” than they were before. They are more in control of their emotions, and this gives way to deeper thinking and therefore bigger questions about their beliefs. They will think more about how they really feel about the world and their faith, and they will start asking lots of questions to find answers. At CCStudents, we try to answer their wonderings through experiences, and by giving them a space to think about these questions.

They want to understand what they are a part of. When a student has a real experience with God in a way that changes the world, their people, and themselves, they will see that God is real and that His love is bigger than they thought! When they hear the gospel in the context of the whole story of everything, they’ll see that they are also a part of that story.

They prioritize the places and people where they feel belonging. The last thing they want is to be alone so they’re looking for a community where they’re accepted and belong. When a student finds people who see, know, and love them like Jesus, they find what they’re looking for and experience how much Jesus loves them.