Babysitter and Teacher

"Train up a child in the way he should go, even when he is old he will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6 NASB



WHO IS RAISING our children? Many parents simiply assume they are the primary teachers. But there is growing evidence that much of the education of our young children actually is being done...by television.

Recently, a study in the Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine reported that 97 percent of mothers with 6-month-olds expose their children to TV or radio on average of two hours per day! They warn that this level of exposure is very unhealthy, and many children are "consuming too much media."

It has become far too easy and convenient to use television as a babysitter. In the process, TV has become a teacher in many homes, even a surrogate parent. But stop to consider what attitudes are being taught through television! What is the long-term impact on a child's thoughts, behavior and beliefs?

In addition to shaping the attitudes of our children, the media forms habits that can last a lifetime. Instead of basing our lives on the timeless Word of God, many of us line up our lives with the standards in movies and TV programs. perhaps without even knowing it, we let the media shape our beliefs about politics, fashions, morals, even our faith and attitude toward God and the Bible.

Today, think about the media's role in your life. Has it become your teacher? Are you allowing TV programs, movies and website to shape your attitude? What role does TV play in the life of your family?

Make sure you are basing your attitudes and beliefs not on the media, but on the Word of God. Be on guard about what you allow into your home and dedicate your resources to creating Christ-centered alternatives.

Taken from Inspiration Today, a Devotional Magazine published by Inspiration Ministries
David Cerullo - Charlotte, NC - www.inspirationtoday.com

Who Will Love Our Children?

Trying to reach at child at the age of 13 is late but not too late. At GeoVi's Home for New Life, our curriculum is suitable for children younger than 13 so that they will not be a resident at GeoVi's Home at the age of 13 and older.

What our children need is to know unconditional love that is demonstrated at home. It is demonstrated through discipline and punishment when the ground rules are broken. Well, I had those ground rules and unconditional love and yet, I still make mistakes.

So you see, it's not just the 'bad' girls that get in trouble and compromising situations, 'good' girls also find themselves in situations they do not wish to share with their parents. I was fortunate enough to have two parents that I could share everything that concerned me. No subject was off limit and their love was never withheld.

Who will love our children if we do not? Their lives are precious and we want to preserve their innocence until they are thrust into the real world, equipped, prepared, informed, confident and filled with the knowledge of His love.

GeoVi's Home for New Life will not be a place of escape from the real world. Au contraire! GeoVi's Home will be a safe haven, refuge, home, and teaching residence for girls who made a mistake and want to give life instead of abort life.

During their pregnancy, they can continue their education and prepare to be a mom or bless another woman to become a mom. We will love the children regardless of their choices.