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might I also suggest one other thing. Teaching responsibility in the sexual arena is one thing; making them understand it is another.

Kids today tend to be overindulged in ways that parents seem to think is their duty. We think we owe them everything because we gave birth to them and this is a mistake. Don’t you think all parents want their kids to have everything and love them best? Sure, we all do, but is it a good lesson? NO!

I have provided my kids with food, clothing, shelter, and love. They have had pretty good Christmases as well. We did not however, allow them to have things they felt they were entitled to. If they want a cell phone, a car (even their drivers license) they had to have a job, and be able to pay for it themselves. My insurance went up because they got their drivers license, they pay. They pay their cell phone bill. They pay for gas if they want to take the car, forget getting their own car. They pay for their schooling if they cannot get scholarships for grades.

It causes them to learn responsibility, as well as appreciate and care for what they have. They also have no delusions about the way they see other people live (like all the “reality tv” shows depict). While I am at times considered the meanest mother in the world (which is a GOOD thing; your kids will have enough friends, they NEED parents) I have also been thanked by them now that they see where their indulged friends they were so jealous of are now.

Wisdom is impossible to impart through indulgence, hence all the scripture pertaining to it.......