Virtual choices…real world consequences
We braced ourselves for a tough crowd. When we were asked to speak to a group of students about the potentially harmful consequences of video games ...
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Instill biblical principles for entertainment
Peter, James, John, Abraham, and Moses didn't have to worry about what movies their sons might watch, what songs the DJ at the high school dance ...
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5 tips for mobile phone use
Do your kids use their mobile phones too much? Many parents believe their children are addicted to their smartphones and other mobile devices, and at ...
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When should your child get a smart phone?
Not long ago, my son asked the question that every modern parent will face at some point or another: "Can I get a smartphone?" My boy is ...
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Character in a Tech-Overloaded World
We live in a culture saturated by technology. The information, promotions, opportunities and noise it creates seem to fill in the cracks of our ...
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Digital Junkies
Emily awoke at 2 in the morning after hearing a noise downstairs. Nervously pulling back the blanket, she slipped quietly out of her room toward the ...
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Parents in a Digital World
When I was in high school, Madonna sang about living in a material world. Today the lyrics would go something like this: "We are living in a ...
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Sexting: Why Parents Should Care and What They Should Do About It
An adolescent boy came into my office a couple of years ago and said, “I’ve been talking with this girl.” He had a big grin on his face, which ...
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What If Christians Used Social Media Differently?
“Well, dessert was a disaster!” “FOUL PLAY? Alfie Evans given FOUR drugs just before he died …” “Report: Thunder want to part ways with ...
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How to See Others In a Selfie World
One day our family pulled up in our minivan behind a teen girl who was walking down the middle of our street. With her earbuds in and eyes locked on ...
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The Influence of Media
When Judy's 14-year-old daughter, Katie, was invited by a friend from church to a sleepover, Mum didn't hesitate to say yes. After all, Judy knew the ...
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6 Tips for Talking Politics on Facebook
Your voice on social media carries great power. Learn from my mistakes how to be more responsible with it. The graphic was controversial, but I felt ...
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