I'd like to know where the parents are in all of this! We, as parents, should be the primary role models for our children. I believe that, if we do present good models leading by example, instill a healthy sense of self worth and respect for oneself, teach our children about morality - and pay attention to what they're doing, the signs of inappropriate behavior and such - we can help reduce this risky behavior among our adolescents.
The other major problem that we, as parents, need to address well, if not better, is the rampant sexuality exhibited by the entertainment stars our adolescents "idolize" and want to emulate. If ever there was a blatant example of where sex sells, it's in the entertainment industry. And then there is the fashion industry, encouraging young teens to dress like a garden tool, yeesh!
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I'd like to know where the parents are in all of this! We, as parents, should be the primary role models for our children. I believe that, if we do present good models leading by example, instill a healthy sense of self worth and respect for oneself, teach our children about morality - and pay attention to what they're doing, the signs of inappropriate behavior and such - we can help reduce this risky behavior among our adolescents.
The other major problem that we, as parents, need to address well, if not better, is the rampant sexuality exhibited by the entertainment stars our adolescents "idolize" and want to emulate. If ever there was a blatant example of where sex sells, it's in the entertainment industry. And then there is the fashion industry, encouraging young teens to dress like a garden tool, yeesh!
May 13, 2009 - 4:20pmThis Comment
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