How can a young person stay pure? By obeying Your word. -Psalm 119:9
Here is an article that shows exposure of online pornography in children. 93% of boys will see online pornography by the age of 18, and 4% after the age of 18. This is a battle for the minds of sons. Earliest common exposure was 11.
Hal and Melanie Young (authors of Raising Real Men) share that we need to be open and honest with our sons from an early age, establishing frankness and communication. As they become older we need to help them look for temptation and equip them with tools to fight against it. Lastly, we need to pray for their protection and that they will be strong to stand against temptation.
Today I pray for the heart and mind of my son to be grounded in God so that he may have the strength and resolve to stand against sexual temptation. It is so difficult with the onslaught of images that are shoved into our society's face and with the incredible ease of access to pornography. While I will create every safeguard possible, my son will have to choose to be pure. God, help him choose to be pure.
May my son be blameless and innocent, a child of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation. (Philippians 2:15)
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