tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9928836.post114558907961741564..comments2023-08-06T06:52:33.301-05:00Comments on Tent Pegs: God is Smart... or... the "duh" factor...PatrickMeadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00741720069221746106noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9928836.post-1145996133175777072006-04-25T15:15:00.000-05:002006-04-25T15:15:00.000-05:00Thank you for all of your advice. I have a 3 year...Thank you for all of your advice. I have a 3 year old son and it is nice to be able to get support from others that have "been there and done that". Please keep all young christian families in your prayers as I feel raising christian kids is only going to get harder as the world becomes more harsh. Thanks again!carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02708143258251399434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9928836.post-1145898892319390722006-04-24T12:14:00.000-05:002006-04-24T12:14:00.000-05:00That's such good advice, Patrick. Since my own son...That's such good advice, Patrick. Since my own son is only one, I wonder, could you do a post on how to start training at that young age? What worked and didn't for you?<BR/>And I also put in my request for a book! This is such good stuff, and it needs to be shared with more than just the online crowd.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04923759769913226698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9928836.post-1145739274299220462006-04-22T15:54:00.000-05:002006-04-22T15:54:00.000-05:00Thanks for the clarification, Patrick. That's kin...Thanks for the clarification, Patrick. That's kind of what I figured you had in mind, but wasn't sure.<BR/><BR/>I'll tell you, this is already making a difference in my relationship with my girls. I react to less and let them find their own way, supervised, more.<BR/><BR/>Thankssalguodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14707268782911156269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9928836.post-1145678682862795172006-04-21T23:04:00.000-05:002006-04-21T23:04:00.000-05:00My rule is, if it's not fit for the teens to watch...My rule is, if it's not fit for the teens to watch, it's not fit for me to watch either. Some things out there are not fit for anyone to watch, period, ever. "Whatever is pure..." doesn't seem to hold much weight anymore. <BR/><BR/>We make game of watching the Science channel, National Geographic, even the History channel in discerning the fact from the fiction against a Christian worldview. This also keeps them abreast and readied to defend their faith against whatever new weapon the worldly might try and aim at them. We try to understand those theories better than the atheists that believe in them. <BR/><BR/>The younger children are kept from the violent and rude or overtly mystical children's shows that seem to make up the majority of what's out there. I've allowed them to watch a portion long enough to explain why they are not desirable viewing. I do believe it is important that they understand the whys and why nots but unsupervised or unrestricted exposure can cause harm in the formative years and even in the teen years. <BR/><BR/>I've listened to the teens talk and the young men, especially, are having a very difficult time not getting trapped into phonography because it is so easily accessible in just about every media out there. <BR/><BR/>If your children have internet and cable, use those parental settings, you can't be sure what trap Satan has in wait if you are not watching over your children. I think you hit the nail on the head about being WITH your child. <BR/><BR/>If you are there to unspring the trap, it can be a life lesson, but if you're not, they could be in immortal danger. You can't cut them off from the world or they will be defenseless when they have to go out there on their own but there is a balance that must be measured carefully. <BR/><BR/>Our on-line computer is in the kitchen on the built in desk, grand cental station, no televisions in the bedrooms, it's in the family room, rating locks on, and computer history reviewed daily. Most movies are reviewed and ordered by mail on a family accessible list. No IM-ing but good ole email, and blogging, and forums are safer and encouraged. <BR/><BR/>I think you are wise, don't just say "no", talk to them about the dangers. Mine are fed a diet of age appropriate books for application of the why nots. There is a great book that Joshua Harris wrote for boys and girls, "Not even a hint" and Leslie Ludy wrote for girls, "Authentic Beauty" and another for boys "God's Gift to Women" by Eric Ludy that I think every Christian teen should read.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9928836.post-1145650573581208252006-04-21T15:16:00.000-05:002006-04-21T15:16:00.000-05:00Great stuff Patrick. I've been trying to help a 3...Great stuff Patrick. I've been trying to help a 32 year old man who is essentially living on the streets - 15 years of really bad decisions adds up over time.KentFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15085780221762105706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9928836.post-1145649955183503492006-04-21T15:05:00.000-05:002006-04-21T15:05:00.000-05:00my first response to a Blog:I second the book noti...my first response to a Blog:<BR/><BR/>I second the book notion!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9928836.post-1145626188501619622006-04-21T08:29:00.000-05:002006-04-21T08:29:00.000-05:003 words.......WRITE A BOOK!!! :)Great stuff, bro.D...3 words.......WRITE A BOOK!!! :)<BR/><BR/>Great stuff, bro.<BR/><BR/>DUDavid Uhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04087224962012899721noreply@blogger.com