Talking to our kids so they are prepared to reject pornography is worth overcoming the awkwardness and anxiety that go along with it. By having these conversations, you are building a solid relationship with them based on trust and respect. This will lay a foundation for them so they know they can come to you…
It’s time that we took a good look at ourselves and reclaimed the use of our phones for good purposes. The always available distraction keeps us from more meaningful relationships. Instead, “we are becoming something like peacocks, preening and arranging our personas for the admiration of an online audience.” While many people think they can…
“Viewing pornography is sexual cannibalism: the one-sided consumption of a human being created in God’s image for personal pleasure.” Thank you to the parent who sent us the following testimonial and allowed us to share it anonymously: “It makes me upset when adults think we don’t need filtering (and when they get upset when asked…
The rate of children sexually abusing other children has sharply increased over the past few years and can be attributed to our society’s consumption of pornography. We desperately need to deal with pornography in our families, communities, schools and churches. “I have said this before, and I will say it again: If we as a…
What parents need to know – although we do not endorse the suggested age for beginners, nor feel it is necessarily a good social media training platform, this site does provide good warnings and reminders for parents. Be aware that there is no such thing as privacy on the web! And there is the ever…
Alana Schipper, a member of NRC Lethbridge, shared a blog post with us which highlights how important it is to establish family values and open communication with your children. Our children are being exposed to the filth of this world at an early age and the best course of action is to equip and empower…
This article from Fight the New Drug is an attempt to raise awareness of the harmful effects of pornography using scientific evidence to spread the message. “We are the first generation in the history of the world to face the issue of pornography to this intensity and scale. We’re also the first generation with a…
Does your child or teenager really need a cell phone? Are there dangers of providing a smart phone device? Jonathon Van Maren shares the following: “ I sometimes wish my current phone didn’t have Internet either, because I’m as guilty as the rest of this generation of wasting time on my phone when I could…
Wednesday’s seminar on social media highlighted a few points that are important for every parent to be aware of. I came away with a sense of concern for teens in two areas: the social life, and the pornography. Regarding the latter, it was shocking to realize how young some children are when first exposed to…
As parents, it is our duty to remain informed about social media and how to best support our children. Attend this seminar to learn about the risks of popular apps and websites. How can we help support our children to avoid pornography, sexting, and cyberbullying? Be aware the focus will be from a secular approach.