Honey, Keep an Eye on the Kids
by Verniel Cutar on Oct 12, 2008 with 16 Comments
What is your child doing at this very moment?
It’s really important for parents and guardians to guide their children. Failure to do this responsibility can cause kids to grow unruly, and consequently, they may never have the chance to have a decent, wholesome childhood. Here are some of the things that kids might end up doing if adults don’t keep an eye on them carefully.
They Might Watch Sexually Explicit Material
With the advent of modern technology and advanced media, youngsters today have a variety of options and avenues from which they can peep into adult content. For example, some ten year old kids are more computer savvy than their fifty year old parents, and they can easily download pornography from the internet or watch streaming nude videos from popular video upload sites! One 11 year old kid I know even stole his dad’s credit card information to subscribe to a hardcore adult site!
I think it is still important for parents and guardians (including babysitters?) to teach children good moral values and communicate sex to them from an educational and wholesome standpoint. This will ensure that a greater percentage of children today will not be perverts in the future.
They Might Engage In Drugs, Alcoholism, and Other Vices
Kids may eventually end up with the wrong crowd. A child may sometimes long to “act more mature”, and if he or she isn’t properly guided, the child may satisfy this impulse by doing “activities for grown ups”. Make no mistake, illegal drugs are everywhere! It is real, and it is present in schools, neighborhoods and other places where your child goes to on a regular basis. The same is true for alcohol and cigarettes. Again, if children are misguided, lack attention, and if they are with the wrong crowd, it is very EASY for them to use these stuff.
They Might Become Involved In Violence
There are so many things in our society today that may instill anger in the heart of a child. Problems at home, bullying in school, lack of attention from parents, influence from mass media etc., all contribute to youth violence. This is the reason why there are many youngsters who destroy parked cars, vandalize public property, engage in gang wars, and cause physical damages to other children. The parents and guardians can prevent this to happen in the long run by lavishing love, attention, and good values to their kids.
I know this may sound idealistic, but it can be done! We can raise, mentor and lead children to become responsible citizens who have a bright future. So this is what every couple should always tell each other: “Honey, let’s keep an eye on the kids!”
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nobert soloria bermosa | Oct 12, 2008 | Reply
interesting,love and care are the best
Karen N | Oct 12, 2008 | Reply
Very true.
I does come down to good parenting.
Glynis Smy | Oct 12, 2008 | Reply
Morals and standards need to be the mainstay of the home.Interesting points Verneil.
eddiego65 | Oct 12, 2008 | Reply
Good reminders for parents. Great article.
Juancav | Oct 12, 2008 | Reply
Put another way: Let´s share more time to children within the maelstrom of modern life.
Mark Gordon Brown | Oct 12, 2008 | Reply
About the sexually explict stuff, it is good to watch this with the kids so if they have questions they can ask. Too many parents put a “shame” on sexuality so kids have issues and dont ask mom or dad, but ask friends or find out in other ways. Sweeping sexuality under the rug does not benefit the kids – treating like its bad shows you are a hypocrite since obviously you had kids so you had sex. Dont endorse it, but for sure watching sexually explict stuff (NOT PORN – dont mistake me – NOT PORN) is okay, infact its far better to let them watch that… than some of the violence they watch – which is NOT Healthy or Natural!!
B Nelson | Oct 12, 2008 | Reply
Parents are getting lazy, they leave the kids in day care, let the TV raise them. This is a good link. I agree with Mark, the exposure to violence is bad as well.
Eden Emersen | Oct 12, 2008 | Reply
I agree wholeheartedly!
Alexa Gates | Oct 12, 2008 | Reply
a agree but… to tell you the truth i don’t think keeping a close eye on your kid is a good thing. Take it from someone who knows… my parents watch my every move. It either makes you lash out or become the ‘perfect’ kid who does nothing wrong but then suddenly makes rash decisions that arent good. But not keeping a close eye on your kids is a bad thing too. I think parents should give their kids a leash on how far they should go, make their kids trust them, listen, don’t think your kids are wrong. If your kid trusts you then they will tell you everything.
MMV Abad | Oct 13, 2008 | Reply
Good parenting tips.
KathySpring | Oct 13, 2008 | Reply
nicely done
Judy Sheldon | Oct 13, 2008 | Reply
Great tips, and I agree with Alexa. Balance is important.
Ruby Hawk | Oct 13, 2008 | Reply
Very good advise for all parents. Balance is important.
Emily James | Oct 14, 2008 | Reply
sometimes the truth is a little hard to take. as a parent of 3, i agree with you wholely.
Emily James
Rookie Expert | Oct 25, 2008 | Reply
Keep an eye and let them know you are watching on them, but more importantly let them know you are waiting for them too. Give them time so that they dont get time for any of the stuff mentioned above! Good reminder for all parents Verniel!
Sophia Nelson | Jan 12, 2009 | Reply
You are right.. Parenst can make it or break it…