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True. The best way of teaching is by example. I have never told my children they must love God, but we have family prayer time, and I know the lessons they're learning now will stay with them through life.

Now regarding media and children-- my kids know they don't watch television or go to movies until they're eleven or older. I don't care whether it's Disney, Sesame Street, Ninja Turtles, or Harry Potter. The last thing developing brains need is to be set in front of an object that alters their brain waves.

Personally, I believe we'd have a lot fewer Ritalin kids if our children were disconnected from the single greatest drug in this culture (television).

I have 2 teenage sons who are articulate straight A students. The oldest has lettered in 3 sports, is co-captain of his football team, won the league championship in wrestling the past two years, and was the Homecoming King at this year's Homecoming Game.

My fifteen year old is the president of his class, is the quarterback on the freshman team, was 17-2 in wrestling last year, plays in a garage band, and is one of the best young baseball players in the area.

Neither of these terrific kids grew up with movies or television. 'Nuff said.