Milemarker 6 Preparing for Adolescence (For parents with children ages 9-11) Parent Class: “Preparing for Adolescence” It is critically important to help children prepare spiritually, emotionally, and physically for adolescence. Between the ages of 9 and 11 we begin to introduce these concepts to young people as they attend worship, classes, and activities at College Hills. During this time, parents are encouraged to attend a class entitled “Preparing for Adolescence” where they are given tools to face the challenges of the teen years. Parents are encouraged to plan a “retreat/getaway” with their child to work through the “Preparing for Adolescence” material.