Could you encourage your children to consecrate some screen time to God soon? What if it mainly depends on your direct question to them today? Then a brief reminder again next week? And revisiting the idea again soon after that? I’m not talking about anything heavy and theological here. But if you plant the seed,… Continue reading
Using Online Experiences to Teach Biblical Lessons
A teen who spends a significant amount of time online has direct knowledge of the “sins” of the web. Whether playing a game or using a forum to better learn Adobe Photoshop, he witnesses common transgressions such as pride, deceitfulness, and people who stir up conflict in the community. Is he prepared to discern those sins?… Continue reading
Are You Initiating or Influencing Your Techy Teen’s Interests?
As I wrote in my previous post Tracking Your Teen On His Technical Path, the course your techy teen takes to follow his technical bliss requires different levels of attention from you as parent. I noticed changing aspects to my own support of my son as he progressed. I see it as a continuum. You will probably recognize… Continue reading