For several years I have subscribed to a free online newsletter from Liveprayer.com. I especially like this daily devotional because the writer of it isn't afraid to speak up against sin.
Unfortunately, we are living in a time when most radio and TV programs steer clear of mentioning what everyone used to KNOW was sin. Now it is labeled hate speech, bigotry, and radical Christianity.
What a shame that those who have a message that could cure a lot of the problems facing our society are being silenced by the fury of the crowd. As a result, many of the young people today don't even know the difference between right and wrong.
Today, it is "okay" for a 16 or 17 year old girl to announce to her friends on Facebook that she just got a birth control implant in her arm, or for movie stars to announce that they have suddenly discovered they are homosexual. Kids share naked pictures of themselves via their cell phones, and the pregnacies of unmarried noteables is flaunted not only on the computer, but also on TV and most of the magazine covers on the newstands.
But, Heaven forbid that we mention God to a teenager. For some reason, people seem to think that the aforementioned things are just fine to expose to the younger generation, but that talking to them about God will somehow ruin them for life. They are going to great lengths to remove even the name of God from our society.
Too bad there aren't a few more Christians willing to stand up against sin and refuse to back down when the crowd gathers to try to silence them.
Showing posts with label teens. Show all posts
Showing posts with label teens. Show all posts
Tuesday
Does Your Teenager Hate You?
Recently I read where a mother had shot her two teenage children because they were, as she described it, "mouthy."
We all know what she meant, but I doubt very much that one single incidence of mouthiness could lead even a fairly abusive parent to such extremes.
Having had several teenagers of my own, though, I know the frustration one can feel when confronted with rudeness, lying, disrespect, and other obnoxious behavior from our kids. Not that I'm advocating the solution this woman resorted to. There are plenty of other ways to deal with kids. We just need to find and apply them.
The solution often is to nip these behaviors in the bud by laying a solid foundation of acceptable behavior when the child is very young. But, I know and you know, that doesn't always work. Some kids, no matter how hard you try, end up pushing the limits---even when the limits you set are fairly low and reasonable.
Instead of banging our own heads against what seems like a brick wall, why not get some professional help. You can find it in a great e-book, No Nonsense Parenting for Today's Teenager by Norbert Georget. This one simple e-book will show you how to: convince your teen it is okay NOT to drink or do drugs; get him to stop lying to you; make him clean up his room and do other simple chores without arguing; help your teen avoid texting and phone addictions; handle sexual promiscuity in your teen; deal with ADD and other learning disabilities; and much, much more.
It also clues you in on how to avoid letting your teenager manipulate you---something most parents I know complain about. Sometimes it happens, and we don't even realize it until it is too late.
Anyway, if you are having problems with one or more teens in your household, don't settle for "enduring" it any longer. Instead, check out this book which offers a money-back guarantee if you aren't happy with it. Just take a look and find out if you can't turn "enduring" your teens into "enjoying" those teens before it's too late and you are left with an empty nest and unpleasant memories. No Nonsense Parenting for Today's Teenager It comes with lots of freebies, too---and who doesn't like freebies?
We all know what she meant, but I doubt very much that one single incidence of mouthiness could lead even a fairly abusive parent to such extremes.
Having had several teenagers of my own, though, I know the frustration one can feel when confronted with rudeness, lying, disrespect, and other obnoxious behavior from our kids. Not that I'm advocating the solution this woman resorted to. There are plenty of other ways to deal with kids. We just need to find and apply them.
The solution often is to nip these behaviors in the bud by laying a solid foundation of acceptable behavior when the child is very young. But, I know and you know, that doesn't always work. Some kids, no matter how hard you try, end up pushing the limits---even when the limits you set are fairly low and reasonable.
Instead of banging our own heads against what seems like a brick wall, why not get some professional help. You can find it in a great e-book, No Nonsense Parenting for Today's Teenager by Norbert Georget. This one simple e-book will show you how to: convince your teen it is okay NOT to drink or do drugs; get him to stop lying to you; make him clean up his room and do other simple chores without arguing; help your teen avoid texting and phone addictions; handle sexual promiscuity in your teen; deal with ADD and other learning disabilities; and much, much more.
It also clues you in on how to avoid letting your teenager manipulate you---something most parents I know complain about. Sometimes it happens, and we don't even realize it until it is too late.
Anyway, if you are having problems with one or more teens in your household, don't settle for "enduring" it any longer. Instead, check out this book which offers a money-back guarantee if you aren't happy with it. Just take a look and find out if you can't turn "enduring" your teens into "enjoying" those teens before it's too late and you are left with an empty nest and unpleasant memories. No Nonsense Parenting for Today's Teenager It comes with lots of freebies, too---and who doesn't like freebies?
Friday
Is Your Teen Sharing Private Information Online?
Guess what? I don't want to know if you are gay or straight, whether or not you color your hair, how often you have sex, or even what brand of deodorant you use. And, unless you are unusually curious, I don't think you want to know those things about me, either.
Lately, there has been a big push to get young people (and older peope, too) to start social blogs on sites like U-Tube and MySpace. If you go to one of these sites, you will find that a large majority of the blogs that appear there revolve around the writer; what he or she likes, wants, does, etc.
We have all seen the misuse of some of these blogs--like the young girl who commited suicide because of the harrassment she received on such a site.
Other blogs are filled with pose after suggestive pose of half-naked young girls who are hoping to---what? Attract a boyfriend? Show others she has a sexy body? Or just do what she thinks everyone else is doing?
Another thing that bothers me about these blogs are the ones
where young (and not so young) people are encouraged to state their sexual orientation. While they may not be ashamed of it, have they given any thought to the fact that a future prospective employer, even though tolerant of different orientations, might prefer not to hire an employee who enjoys sharing what should be his or her private business with the whole world?
I know that some of you are thinking that if I don't like it, I can just not look at the blogs. True, but if the parents of young people all take that attitude, is there any limit to what their kids are going to be exposed to?
If you have kids, why not take a few minutes to sit down with them and look through a few of the thousands of available blogs, discussing what you see there with them. Point out some of the pitfalls there--maybe they will even discover some of their own.
Then, before you let them sign up for a blog of their own, set down a few rules.
1. If they are under 16, insist on a private blog where only close friends will have access.
2. Under no circumstances should personal information ever appear on their blog.
3. They should never post inappropiate material. (This includes sexy pictures, foul langage, hateful comments, and gossip.)
4. Insist on access to your child's blog--and use it frequently. (If they protest that it is like their private diary, tell them that nothing is private online--including their blog.)
Lately, there has been a big push to get young people (and older peope, too) to start social blogs on sites like U-Tube and MySpace. If you go to one of these sites, you will find that a large majority of the blogs that appear there revolve around the writer; what he or she likes, wants, does, etc.
We have all seen the misuse of some of these blogs--like the young girl who commited suicide because of the harrassment she received on such a site.
Other blogs are filled with pose after suggestive pose of half-naked young girls who are hoping to---what? Attract a boyfriend? Show others she has a sexy body? Or just do what she thinks everyone else is doing?
Another thing that bothers me about these blogs are the ones
where young (and not so young) people are encouraged to state their sexual orientation. While they may not be ashamed of it, have they given any thought to the fact that a future prospective employer, even though tolerant of different orientations, might prefer not to hire an employee who enjoys sharing what should be his or her private business with the whole world?
I know that some of you are thinking that if I don't like it, I can just not look at the blogs. True, but if the parents of young people all take that attitude, is there any limit to what their kids are going to be exposed to?
If you have kids, why not take a few minutes to sit down with them and look through a few of the thousands of available blogs, discussing what you see there with them. Point out some of the pitfalls there--maybe they will even discover some of their own.
Then, before you let them sign up for a blog of their own, set down a few rules.
1. If they are under 16, insist on a private blog where only close friends will have access.
2. Under no circumstances should personal information ever appear on their blog.
3. They should never post inappropiate material. (This includes sexy pictures, foul langage, hateful comments, and gossip.)
4. Insist on access to your child's blog--and use it frequently. (If they protest that it is like their private diary, tell them that nothing is private online--including their blog.)
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