High school is coming to an end, and a lot is changing. Turning 18 is a huge milestone. Graduation will be here before you know it. 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 twelfth grader is asking is, "Who do I want to become?" Twelfth graders are no longer kids. They are technically responsible for themselves (although they will still need you to pick up their pieces from time to time.) With this understanding of responsibility, the question of who they want to be will weigh heavily on their mind. They are about to enter the wide world, and they want to know how they fit into it and the difference they’ll make. They are also thinking about their faith in the same way. At CCStudents, we try to provide a space for conversations where they can think about who God wants them to be and give them opportunities to see what they can do.

They are decisive and capable. At this point, your student will likely have an opinion of faith based on what they have experienced. They might get more involved at their current church, move to a new church, or perhaps stop going to church altogether. When you talk with your senior about what is next for them, include conversations about how they will find and serve in a faith community.