My good friend and accountability partner Anne, wrote a blog post and even a book warning parents about their kids and the dangers of the internet. She asked me to answer some interview questions that will be in her new book coming our in the Spring. She asked me to answer questions about how google is the new sex ed. After working on the answers to these questions, I thought it would be good to write a letter to parents... Maybe it's a bad idea, but I'm deciding to write it anyways.
Dear Parents,
Pornography is on a rampage in today's culture, and there are so many influences of it. TV, social media, movies, etc. It's literally everywhere. And maybe you know that. Maybe you are the hip, up-to-date, in your kid's business all the time type of parent. And that's fantastic. But maybe you are the out of the loop, don't care about technology type of parent.
Either way, you should know that pornography is everywhere. Maybe it's not hard core porn on TV everyday, but it could be a sexy trailer that pops up during dinner. It's literally everywhere and it is so accessible to your kids, especially through their electronics.
In regards to social media and the Internet, I think having an Internet filter on all of your electronic devices as well as your kids electronic devices is really important. Even if you have high trust in your child, the temptation is still out there to look and all too easily accessible. I would encourage you to not think that your child is the exception. I thought I was the exception, but I wasn't. (If you want to know my story, ask). I never thought that I would struggle with a pornography addiction, but I unfortunately did. Please realize that both female and males can struggle with this addiction. I truly believe that this addiction is becoming so common in our society with how often kids are on the Internet, through their cell phones, computers, and social media. It can all start with a simple click...
I also think that sometimes parents think that their kid is too old for the sex and porn talk. But it's honestly never too late for you to talk to child about either. And if you haven't don't feel like a fail. The talk is beyond uncomfortable for both parties, but it is the right thing to do. You could potentially save them years of hurt by just having this simple talk with them. Pray before talking to them about this. And be extremely gently, caring, and loving. Philippians 4:13 says, "I can do ALL things through Christ who gives me strength." Meaning, nothing is impossible with Christ.
As you know, I am so not a parent. And praise the good Lord. Thankful for His protection in my life. I just wanted to write this letter just encourage you to really pour into your child's life. Protect them. Build them up in Christ. Love them with every inch in you. I promise that they will appreciate it when they get older.
Dear Parents,
Pornography is on a rampage in today's culture, and there are so many influences of it. TV, social media, movies, etc. It's literally everywhere. And maybe you know that. Maybe you are the hip, up-to-date, in your kid's business all the time type of parent. And that's fantastic. But maybe you are the out of the loop, don't care about technology type of parent.Either way, you should know that pornography is everywhere. Maybe it's not hard core porn on TV everyday, but it could be a sexy trailer that pops up during dinner. It's literally everywhere and it is so accessible to your kids, especially through their electronics.
In regards to social media and the Internet, I think having an Internet filter on all of your electronic devices as well as your kids electronic devices is really important. Even if you have high trust in your child, the temptation is still out there to look and all too easily accessible. I would encourage you to not think that your child is the exception. I thought I was the exception, but I wasn't. (If you want to know my story, ask). I never thought that I would struggle with a pornography addiction, but I unfortunately did. Please realize that both female and males can struggle with this addiction. I truly believe that this addiction is becoming so common in our society with how often kids are on the Internet, through their cell phones, computers, and social media. It can all start with a simple click...
I also think that sometimes parents think that their kid is too old for the sex and porn talk. But it's honestly never too late for you to talk to child about either. And if you haven't don't feel like a fail. The talk is beyond uncomfortable for both parties, but it is the right thing to do. You could potentially save them years of hurt by just having this simple talk with them. Pray before talking to them about this. And be extremely gently, caring, and loving. Philippians 4:13 says, "I can do ALL things through Christ who gives me strength." Meaning, nothing is impossible with Christ.
As you know, I am so not a parent. And praise the good Lord. Thankful for His protection in my life. I just wanted to write this letter just encourage you to really pour into your child's life. Protect them. Build them up in Christ. Love them with every inch in you. I promise that they will appreciate it when they get older.
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