 So you found porn on your son’s smartphone or computer, now what? Here are 6 things to remember and some ideas on how to guide him through this struggle.
1. Remember that God’s grace and mercy are always greater than sin. “Where sin abounds, Grace abounds much more.” Romans 5:20. You and your son are not alone in this situation. Reminding your son that this is sinful is not enough. Reminding him that there is hope for the sinner, forgiveness and victory in Christ is the complete story.  As parents, we know that unless we live off the grid completely, our kids are being influenced and impacted for better or worse by media. Ipads, smartphones, Xboxs, laptops, smart watches, e-readers and more all have a steady stream of pixels aiming at our kid's eyes and brain. (Notice we didn't even mention the ol' TV) We came across this up to date research from Common Sense Media and The Center for Parent & Youth Understanding that we thought you would find as interesting and helpful as we did. Check it out and let us know your thoughts. How do you control media consumption at your house? What parts or this research concern or don't concern you as a parent? If we can be of help to you with your teen son, don't hesitate to reach out and contact us. Click here to visit The Center for Parent & Youth Understanding. (We recommend you visit their site often. They have very helpful information for parents. More that you may be interested in...   Does Our Family Need Victory Academy or Some Other Help Outside our Home? If you feel that Victory Home for Boys may be of help to you in your situation, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We have been working with struggling teen boys and their families since 1983. Click here to contact us. Click here to read about how we help.  |
