music, tv, video games...
One or more of these are undoubtedly a huge ifluence on your thought life. So what position should a Christian take when choosing the music they listen to? What television programs are acceptable? What about video games? Where do we draw the line? For me the guideline is clear...Philippians 4:8. But how do we live that out practically? And how do we draw lines without becoming legalistic? Please give me your opinions! (And someone play devil's advocate, just for fun! :)
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I agree that blocking access only creates more curiosity. But I don't think we should just openly let them watch and listen to whatever. Setting boundaries is NECESSARY in growing children. True, you can't completely shelter your kids (believe me you don't want to), but putting limits allows your kids to see your limits and the things you choose not to watch/listen to. They will learn much more by your example of not watching certain things, then by your just telling them not to watch it!! Visual teaching is much more affective than audible teaching. Hope and Peace!!
Phil. 4:13)
I personally can't stand video games. I think that they are a waste of time and don't really do that much to help the excuse of hand eye cordination. But I know that some day my child will want to play them. I think that time limits will help, but more importantly I think as a parent we should do more things with our children for example, reading to them, going to the park, special mcdonald trips, playing board games etc.. something that will take their mind off video games and still give them a good learning enviroment and quality time with the mamma and dadda
that's actually not jesse it's julie--got to get our blogger fixed sorry
error on the side of purity
i just recently learned that the feeling of guilt (usually inspired when you do something you feel is "wrong") sends a signal to your mind - a mental marker, and your mind will continue to dwell on that moment - the mess-up, the guilt, the regret, and it accually causes you to want to do it again - like an addiction. The only way (according to this theory)to stop yourself from doing wrong is to not beat yourself up about it. i thought this was interesting....
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