Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Its been a long day. I am feeling a little "Puny" but I hung in there at work and left just a little early. I did have to make my hike across campus since I came in a little late and when you come in late - there is no parking except for remote parking.
I am making a dent tonight in my book I am reading. Finding some time has been tough but since I am feeling bad - I am reading away.
I had to post this tonight because it really bothers me......... this is from "Have a new kid by Friday".

3 Facts every parent should know~

* 90% of children ages 11-17 will be accidentally esposed to porn on the internet

* Children ages 12 -17 are the single largest group of consumers of internet porn

* One Million predators/pedophiles are stalking our children and teens on the internet

Many of you know that I am NOT a fan of Myspace - atleast for our kids in this age group. Under 17...... What started as a good idea has turned sour..... since I have had to get a myspace account to talk with my neice - it was a big shock for me venturing into this world.

Parents - get those computers in a central place of the home. Have guidelines to protect your children - hours of use and what it is being used for. A 14 year old should not have a cell phone and be chatting 17 hours a day....... You should be the main focus of that 14 year old. If they are needing that outside influence in their lives - then you have to look and see where we are messing up.
www.protectkids.com is a good site to learn how to protect them while on-line. It takes your involvement to protect them. This is a mountain that needs to be climbed and one you can't afford to lose.

I am off here... praying to feel better tomorrow. Big day tomorrow - working Kyles lunch and getting a chance to know his classmates. Jenn, my neice and Carol are going with me - its a family thing!

Love you all,
Lon

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