Are you doing a better job of protecting your kids from the world instead of preparing them to live in it? Don’t view their struggles as a negative. Instead, help them take appropriate risks now so they learn how to trust God and lean on Him as they mature.
Boundaries & Limits
It’s important for parents and guardians to be aware of the dangers children may face online.
Parents and guardians must get to know online technology if they’re going to help protect children from the dangers.
Learn what makes video games addictive, signs of addiction and how to prevent them, plus how to choose family-friendly games.
Get informed about the major video game categories.
Get information about potential dangers that lurk on the Web, and steps parents can take to help protect their family.
Do you have a child who loves to play video games? These safeguards will help counter the possible ill effects.
As you might expect, there are several common drawbacks to video game play.
Setting basic rules for Internet access can go a long way toward building a nurturing online environment in your home.
These common-sense rules can help your child be safer online and ensure that he or she is a good Internet citizen, too.
Help for parents who wonder how to guide their children’s use of technology in today’s tech-risky culture.
It’s important for your disobedient child to know two important facts: 1) You love him unconditionally; and 2) You are in charge — and he isn’t.
Discuss as a family what constitutes suitable positive and neutral entertainment — and how to find those types.
Think about what kind of communication will get your message about drugs and alcohol across effectively and always leave the door open for further conversations.
Providing a way for your child to gain an understanding of how his day will go may eliminate some of the undesirable behaviors that tend to rear their ugly heads during transition times.
Understanding the differences between control, responsibility and liability — and how those nudge parents to try controlling teens.
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