Raising Peacemakers
Violence on TV and in video games does effect our children, and our homes. As Christian parents, our goal is to raise our children to be peacemakers. If we allow them to feed on violence, whether on TV or in video games, we are setting a double standard.
Domestic Violence can be a side effect of what we watch, read, play, or witness.
According to “Children and Television Violence“, the effects can be anything from acting out with fear, to acting out with violence.
I noticed when my oldest son was young (He is 21 now), if we allowed him to play Nintendo games for too long, he would act out to us. He would point his little fingler at me and say “Bang!”, knowing it was wrong. It was as if he became a different child when he was allowed to play for too long.
It is up to us to make sure we don’t allow violence to live in our homes. If we begin with what we use as entertainment, then at least we have begun.
Another culprit can be the music they listen too. Music today is more violent than ever. According to a study done involving 500 college students, aggressive behavior and violence increased along with listening to violent music.
If being exposed to violence effects college aged people, why do we ignore the effect it can have on young children?
It is time to raise the standard in our homes. It is time to say “NO!” to violence.
It is time to pray with a passion for peace, not only in our homes, but also in the homes of those who don’t know better.
If we begin with our own families, others will see the difference in us. That is when they will begin to take a stand with us.
Having peace in our homes has to be done on purpose. It is something worth striving for.
Let’s raise some peacemakers.
April Gilford, Life As a Christian Woman author, has written about a house divided, don’t let that be your house.
October 2nd, 2007 at 11:02 pm
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