Many parents believe that the character of their children will protect them from the dangers of the online world. Unfortunately, the usual reality is that the online world bombards them and because of hormones and peer influence they don’t stand a chance. Their character may be solid and they may even be able to avoid things like cyberbullying and inappropriate self-expression, but with many websites being easily accessible online, the world…
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A Youth Leaders Guide to Supporting Teens Struggling with Porn
This post will serve as a quick guide for youth workers who have someone they are working with and mentoring come to them and confess an issue with porn. The assumption is that they have come in order to get help. This list is directed towards youth workers specifically but can easily be adjusted for someone of any age if the term “parent” is changed to spouse etc. Also note…
Accountability: More Than Just “Don’t Do That!”
Too often we limit accountability to policing or babysitting, we end up feeling like children being disciplined or we want someone else to take responsibility for our actions. It seems as if the fear of shame alone is supposed to be enough to foster change, this model simply doesn’t work