Young people in this era are influenced by many media outlets and Internet sites. It is a parent's responsibility to make time to teach their young person how to avoid dangerous and insidious Internet sites that threaten their sense of peace.
Parents must take the time to explain to their children how the sites might be accessed by accident and what they must do if this happens. Parents must also explain the importance of avoiding sites, even if accessed completely by accident, and what they must do if this does happen. (They are to come to you immediately and tell you what happened so they do not move toward shame and guilt over accidentally accessing a prohibited site.)
The Catholic faith provides the Catechism of the Catholic Church to help educate parents, and their children, about the fundamental beliefs of the Catholic faith. The Encyclicals of the Popes also provide beautiful explanations of our faith and are easily accessed by searching for writings under the Pope's specific name. These writings include those of Pope Leo of the late 1800s, through our current Pope, Pope Francis.
The education of our young people (ages 12-18) cannot be left to chance. Caring, concerned parents must make time and take time to explain their values and morals to their pre-adolescents and adolescents. They must clearly articulate and understand their own belief system and find support for their beliefs from writings provided by our Church. Then they must clearly explain these beliefs, in simple, calm conversations with their young people, to help them understand these beliefs. They must also tell their children they are available for any follow-up conversations or questions their young people have following their initial discussion.
You may decide to reach out to your Church and request that classes be offered to help parents locate the resources that will be helpful to initiate a conversation with their young people. You may request the formation of a Parent Group to help you and other parents more fully understand the importance of your responsibility at this critical time in our world.
Remember to bring your needs to prayer. Ask God for the insight needed to help you meet this task to help fortify your young person to more fully understand their faith and how it is available to guide them at this important time of their life.
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