First Steps
Parents are the most effective guard against children becoming involved in pornography. We have met many parents who are clueless about what is out there for their kids to get into.
We love our kids and think they are the best. Often when a child gets into inappropriate material we dismiss it as 'kids being kids'. Well, parents should be parents. It is our responsibility to monitor and control the content that comes into our homes. We are called to protect our children to the best of our abilities. That beckons for us as parents to actively understand where our kids go and what they do online.
The reality is your sons or daughters probably know much more about technology than you think. They likely know more about computers and the Internet than you. That is exactly why you need to be informed on what is out there. You must become aware of the possibility that your son or daughter could be into something inappropriate.
It's time for you to get involved in their life. Ask the tough questions. Talk about the dangers. We realize talking about porn is as hard as talking about sex. Get out of your comfort zone. Your children are worth it.
- Get Informed: Don't understand what's going on? Feel like you can't relate to your teen? Get informed. Talk to a professional today.
- Get accountable: Get your teen accountability. To know if your teen is struggling on the internet, download X3 Watch today. (free accountability software)
- Get a filter: To block questionable websites all together, get a Safe Eyes filter.
- Get to know your teen: Talk to them. Create an open diologue with your teen. You and your teen are not that different. We were all young once. Try to create a sense of openness with your teen.
- Pray for your teen: It is a tough time to be a teen. Sin is on every corner and it seems there has never been a time like now where sin is so present. Pray for your teen. Pray with your teen.