Parents of troubled youth face many complex challenges as they try to support their children. These challenges can range from emotional and behavioral issues to more serious mental health conditions, substance abuse, or legal trouble. As a parent, knowing how to help your child in these situations can be overwhelming.

One of the most important things parents can do is seek professional help. This might involve consulting with a mental health professional or therapist who can help to diagnose any underlying conditions and provide an appropriate treatment plan.

It can also be helpful to join a support group for parents of troubled youth, where you can connect with others who are going through similar experiences.

Another critical factor in supporting troubled youth is effective communication. It’s essential to listen to your child and show them you are there for them.

This may involve setting aside regular time to talk, listening when they need to vent, and showing empathy and understanding.

Bible Verses for Parents of Troubled Youth

2.  1 John 2:1

“My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father Jesus Christ, the Righteous One.”

3. Philippians 4:13

“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”Matthew 28:20b
“And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

4. 2 Timothy 3:16

“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness.”

6. Colossians 3:20

Children, be obedient to your parents in all things, for this is well-pleasing to the Lord.

7. Hebrews 13:5

Make sure that your character is free from the love of money, being content with what you have; for He Himself has said, “I will never desert you, nor will I ever forsake you,”

8. Exodus 20:12

“Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be prolonged in the land which the Lord your God gives you.

9. 1 Peter 5:6

Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time

10. 1 Peter 1:14-16

As obedient children, do not be conformed to the former lusts which were yours in your ignorance, but like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves also in all your behavior; because it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.”

Bible Verses for Parents of Young Adults

11. Deuteronomy 6:6-7

And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise.

12. Hebrews 12:5

And have you forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons? “My son, do not regard lightly the discipline of the Lord, nor be weary when reproved by him.

13. Ephesians 2:8-9

For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.

14. 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.

15. Romans 12:1

I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.

16. Romans 3:23

For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,

17. Proverbs 23:24

The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice; he who fathers a wise son will be glad in him.

18. Psalm 34:11

Come, O children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord.

19. 1 Peter 5:6

Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you,

20. 1 Peter 2:9

But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light

Bible verses on children’s Behavior

21. 1 Peter 5:5

Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”

22. James 1:22

But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.

23. 2 Timothy 3:16

All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,

24. Ephesians 6:1-4

Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother” (this is the first commandment with a promise), “that it may go well with you and that you may live long in the land.” Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.

25. Romans 12:2

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.

26. Proverbs 23:13-14

Do not withhold discipline from a child; if you strike him with a rod, he will not die. If you strike him with the rod, you will save his soul from Sheol.

27. Colossians 3:21

Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged.

28. Ephesians 2:10

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.

29. Psalm 127:3-5

Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one’s youth. Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them! He shall not be put to shame when he speaks with his enemies in the gate

Bible Verses for Parents love

30. Romans 5:8

But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

31. Colossians 3:20

Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord.

32. Proverbs 13:24

He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.

33. Proverbs 1:8

My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:

34. 1 John 4:10

Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.

35. 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. (Read More…)

36. John 3:16

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

37. 1 John 3:1

Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.

38. Jeremiah 31:3

The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.

39. Proverbs 23:13-14

Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die….

Bible Verses about Parenting Responsibilities

40. Ephesians 6:4

Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. –

41. Psalm 127:3

Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward. –

42. 1 Timothy 5:8

But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. –

43. Colossians 3:21

Fathers provoke not your children, lest they become discouraged. –

44. Proverbs 29:17

Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your heart. –

45. 2 Corinthians 12:14

I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth. – 3 John 1:4
For children are not obligated to save up for their parents, but parents for their children. –

46. Proverbs 22:6

Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it. –

47. Psalm 103:13

As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him.-

48. Hebrews 12:11

For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.-

Bible Verses about Parents Love for Child

49. Ephesians 6:4

Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.-

50. Proverbs 22:6

Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.-

51. Colossians 3:14

And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.-

52. Exodus 20:12

“Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you.-

53. Psalm 103:13

As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him.-

54. 1 John 4:8

Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love.-

55. Romans 5:8

But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.-

56. Proverbs 13:24

Whoever spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is diligent to discipline him.-

57. Proverbs 1:8

Hear, my son, your father’s instruction, and forsake not your mother’s teaching,-

58. John 3:16

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.-

Bible Verses about Parents Leading by Example

59. Titus 2:7

In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,-

60. 1 Timothy 4:12

Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.-

61. 1 Peter 3:15

But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:-

62. 2 Timothy 2:24

And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,-

63. Matthew 5:14-16

Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid….-

64. 1 Peter 5:1-14

The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed:…

65. Matthew 25:21

His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

66. 1 Peter 2:21-24

For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: (Read More…)

67. James 3:1-18

My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation. …

68. Hebrews 13:17

Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.

What is a good Bible Verse for Parents?

What does the Bible say about Children getting Saved?

74. Matthew 19:14

But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.

75. Acts 2:39

For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.

It’s also important to establish boundaries and consequences for negative behaviors while providing positive reinforcement for good behavior.

This may involve working with your child to create a plan to address specific issues, setting clear expectations for behavior, and providing praise and rewards when they meet those expectations.

Finally, it’s essential to take care of yourself as a parent. Supporting a troubled youth can be emotionally taxing, so it’s important to prioritize self-care, whether that involves seeking support from friends and family, engaging in stress-relieving activities, or seeking professional help.