Last week I read the first book pictured Under Pressure and this week I am working on So Sexy So Soon. Under Pressure is a great read about the consequences of hyper-parenting. The author asserts that in today's world parents hover too much and obsess about germs, getting into the right university, keeping them involved in every activity available, stranger-danger, and more. It was full of good advice in how to raise a happy, non-anxious, creative, well-rounded child. Really enjoyed it.
The second book So Sexy So Soon I actually found from the bibliography in the first book. Sexy is a little frightening but eye-opening in terms of how to protect our children from an over-sexualized world. So fascinating-- the book covers topics from pornography to Bratz dolls to pop music and cartoons. While reading, I thought how depressing this would be if I didn't have the gospel in my life. I'm so grateful for the safety the gospel provides, for latter-day prophets whose counsel if heeded will keep my family safe from the evils of this world. The thought of sending my little babies out into the world (ie: school) scares me but I also have faith that Heavenly Father will protect them if I do all that I can to teach them correct principals. If anything, this book has reinforced my views of limiting television, internet and other media exposure, spending quality time with my kids, and being more consistent with family scripture study, prayer, and home evening.
Some sobering facts from the book: The average teenager spends 6 hours a day in front of a screen (tv or internet) and view over 14,000 sexual acts a year.
The majority of children have viewed pornography unwillingly on the internet by the time they reach 6th grade.
The list goes on. Like I said, it can be depressing but I'm glad that I know what I'm up against as a parent. I'll take all the help I can get.
2 comments:
wow- I feel so strongly about this topic. I really hate this whole "tween" business and little girls acting and dressing like 17 year olds. Even seemingly innocent things like Barbies and Hannah Montana if introduced to an audience that is too young can be harmful. I'm all for keeping Audrey as young and innocent for absolutely as long as possible. I'll have to check out that book.
It's an awsome book! I found it at the library. You should definitely check it out. Hope you guys are doing well.
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