“I_�_ve always been the one to tell my friends, _��It_�_s because the prophet said so._�_ Now with this book, I can actually give them doctrinal reasons why.” — Brooke, 14

“Some songs on my iPod had swear words. My dad and I read the chapter _��Why Does the Music I Listen to Matter?_�_ It was really interesting. I decided to delete the songs with the bad words. I think it_�_s important to have the Holy Ghost.” — Steven, 12

“This book uses humor and scriptures together to relate to youth. It will help anyone with any problem.” — Brad, 15

Now, the most important answers for LDS youth ages 12_�_18 can be found in one book. The authors use quotes from Church leaders, informative real-life stories, and colorful graphics to engage the minds of teenagers. Most important, this invaluable book gives readers, including leaders and parents, the doctrinal “whys” to back up the standards found in the For the Strength of Youth pamphlet.

Features answers to more than 100 questions, such as:

• Why do some people who break the commandments appear happy?
• Why shouldn_�_t I just “try” alcohol, just so I can see what it tastes like?
• Why is wearing two pairs of earrings such a big deal? Or is it?
• Why is it wrong to steady date someone if we both have high standards?
• Why is 16 the magical age — is it all that different from 15?
• Why is pornography a big deal if it doesn_�_t hurt anybody?
• Why shouldn_�_t I wear flip-flops to Church?
• Why do some people who pay tithing still not have a lot of money?
• Why should I talk to the bishop about certain sins?

Bonus Chapters (Included in the eBook)

How the book came to be from the authors.

This book was a collaborative effort. We originally wrote the book to be just like a regular book – print on the page, and that was it. After we submitted the book, Chris Schoebinger, the product manager asked us to go through the book a second time to add in visuals, graphs, comics – things that would make the book come alive. At first we were hesitant about this approach, but once we got started, it was a ton of fun to bring in visuals along with the text. The next big piece of feedback came from Sheri Dew. She said something like, “This book is good, but in addition to answering questions like, “Why should I be modest” we need to get down to more nitty-gritty questions – questions like, “Why shouldn’t I wear flip flops to church?” “Why is it a big deal if boys sag their pants?” or “Why is it going too far to passionately kiss someone?” So we went back through the book a third time! There were many other people at Deseret Book who worked on the design and layout of the book to make it visually appealing. We’re grateful for this team effort; we could never have done it without everyone’s involvement.

To check out some specific questions addressed in the book, click on the below links:

Why Should I Dress Modestly?

Why Should I Be Sexually Pure?

Why Shouldn’t I Date Until I’m 16?

Why Shouldn’t I Steady Date in High School?

Why Can’t I Watch Whatever I Want?

Why Shouldn’t I View Pornography?

Why Does the Music I Listen to Matter?

Why Are There Guidelines for Dancing?

Why Shouldn’t I Pierce or Tattoo My Body?