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What Our Kids Are Seeing and How to Respond
We live in a world where belief systems are no longer passed down—they’re streamed, liked, and reposted. With one click, our children can be exposed to hundreds of ideologies: atheism, progressive Christianity, ancestral worship, spiritual self-help, manifesting, and more.
Everything is accessible. Everything is competing for their trust.
And the scary part? Most of it is delivered with emotionally convincing language.
Story: The Filter I Wish I Had Used Sooner
I’ll admit when it came to technology, I was a bit relaxed. Coming from a Generation X mindset and being influenced by baby boomers and the silent generation, I didn’t fully grasp how much filtering mattered in this digital age.
My wife, though, was ahead of the curve. She would get on me not just for buying devices like cell phones and iPads, but for not always making sure they were properly filtered or monitored.
Looking back, I could’ve done a better job. But that’s why I’m sharing this—not from a place of perfection, but from experience.
My goal as a father and leader isn’t to impress you but to give you tools and truth that can help you connect more with your kids before they become young adults.
By God’s grace, my kids are loving, respectful, and strong. We weren’t a perfect family but we were good at hugging, forgiving, laughing, and showing up with love. And that made all the difference.
Everything Is a Belief System Now
Your child doesn’t have to pick up a book to explore other faiths.
They don’t need a conversation with a peer to be influenced.
It’s already happening on their phones, in their music, in memes, and through influencers who blend spirituality with performance.
What they see daily:
- Horoscopes presented as harmless fun
- Crystals and sage shown as “healing” tools
- Content creators “deconstructing” Christianity with charisma
- Self-proclaimed gurus redefining morality and God
- “Do what feels good” being preached as the ultimate law
What we once considered fringe is now mainstream—and it’s in their hands 24/7.
Train Up a Child In Truth
Proverbs 22:6 says:
“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.”
That doesn’t mean they won’t question. It doesn’t mean they won’t wander.
But the seeds of truth, love, and spiritual identity you plant early will not disappear.
The key is to balance wisdom and warmth.
Structure and softness. Truth and trust.
How to Help Without Hovering
- Create tech-free connection time where devices are down and hearts are open.
- Teach your kids to question everything—even what “sounds” spiritual.
- Ask what they’re watching—not to control, but to understand.
- Share your own filters. Tell them what you avoid and why. They learn more from what you model than what you mandate.
Final Thought for This Chapter
You don’t have to be a perfect parent—just a present one.
God will fill in the gaps when we lead with love, stay alert, and stay engaged.
You can’t control every voice that reaches your child,
but you can become the voice they trust the most.
