Yes, there is a song by this title by Lauren Daigle that I have listened to 100 times, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIaT8Jl2zpI;  it is simply beautiful.  That song probably influenced this BLOG title, but there is a totally different intention behind it.

This idea came from hearing yet another frustrating news story about parents suing a gaming company due to the fact that this particular game was addictive to children.  What the heck?  Sorry, but I am so over this lack of responsibility on the part of parents.

I am going to show my age and my traditional values….and too bad, it needs to be said a thousand times over.

Parents, we are in charge of our families.  Moms or Dads, we determine the values within our homes.   We have been given this duty to care for and raise a precious human being.  God designed the family unit, and He also gives us authority over them. 

It is not the job of the gaming companies, book publishers, movie directors, teachers, community leaders or Sunday School teachers to determine how our children spend their time and develop their values.  Yes, it can take a village to mold a child and guess what, we build the village!

 If faith is important to you, take them to church and insist they become a part of youth group or Young Life.

If music is important to you, expose them to programs, plays, theatre, chorus or choir, or a musical instrument.

If you believe reading is important (as you should, haha), expose them to books from the very start and determine that reading WILL take place on a regular basis in your home.

YOU SAY when and if reading time happens at home.

YOU SAY how much time should be spent on playing video games or watching television.

YOU SAY that it’s time to go outside to get fresh air and move.

YOU SAY, “It’s Sunday morning and we are going to worship”.

YOU SAY, “In this family, we use manners and treat adults with respect”.

YOU SAY, “We’re going to eat healthy foods and cook together as a family.”

YOU SAY, “Christmas is about Christ.  What can we do as a family to make sure we keep the main thing the main thing this year?”

You’ve been given a gift, Mom or Dad.  Claim your role with gratitude and confidence and say the things/ insist on the things that are “good and pure”.  And,  booking time with your kids can help initiate conversations to help you as “you say” what is needed.

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