Comments on: The Dangers of Sexting

By: mike

mike — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 19:39:48 +0000

Thanks for the post.
Yes, I think teens should be held resposible for the distribution of child pornography if it occurs. As for the parents, well, for some of us, mobile phones weren't around when we were teens, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't be aware of what are teen is up to

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By: cesargamez

cesargamez — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 05:30:17 +0000

Heather,
Very interesting thoughts. I'm glad you took the time to share your view because your perspective is needed (and I value it too).

By: Heather

Heather — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 12:45:11 +0000

Corban is the only teen with a phone so far, and he voluntarily brings it to me so that I can read his texts before he deletes them. As a young adult, he understands the need for accountability and in his young wisdom, willingly submits to it. Now, I realize that not all parents have this type of relationship with their children, and who knows, my next few boys coming up could be different (but so far, they aren't, and they come to me with their confidences) but I still believe that as parents we will be held accountable before the Lord in what we allowed into our childrens lives and minds.
Mark 9:42 "And if anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him to be thrown into the sea with a large millstone tied around his neck. 43 If your hand causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life maimed than with two hands to go into hell, where the fire never goes out.
So, if your cell phone causes you to sin, get rid of it!
Good article. Sad it is necessary though.

By: Heather

Heather — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 12:44:38 +0000

Hey Cesar, Of course parents should be aware of what their teen is posting. It is their duty as parents. I'm not raising teens, I'm raising adults. And when my children ARE adults, then they can have all the privacy they like. In the meantime, I am going to tell them what I expect of them and I am going to be a major part of their lives. This is essentially why I homeschool. My children have me, an adult, as their main influence, not their peers. So far, because this is what they are used to, they have and are becoming great young adults whom I enjoy being with. (Not perfect, mind you, I'm not naive.)