Yesterday we discussed areas where children are using media
heavily – this includes cell phones, texting, the internet,
facebook, twitter, youtube, iPods, video games and the
television. All of these media outlets or amoral – they are
neither good nor bad – it’s the use of them that determines
their morality. This is the lesson our children must learn. As
moms, we must train our children to recognize the good use and
the harmful use of media. How you may ask? Here’s a few of my
thoughts – please add to them in the comments section: 1.
Boundaries. When the item comes into the home for the first time
– set boundaries. For example, the cell phone will charge in the
kitchen each night – where mom and dad have access to everything
that has happened on the phone during the day. This avoids the
phone being used at all hours of the night for secret
temptations. Another example – video games – set a timer. It’s
so inconvenient but how far are we willing to go to keep from
raising lazy children? It’s worth it. iPods –