Comments on: Teens & the Distorted Reality of Social Media {The Atlanta Journal Constitution}

By: Patricia

Patricia — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 16:55:39 +0000

In reply to Martha Orlando. Amen, Martha! We must repeat that often, cause the world tells them often that they are not enough!

By: Patricia

Patricia — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 16:53:58 +0000

In reply to Maree Dee. Amen, Maree!!

By: Maree Dee

Maree Dee — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 19:18:41 +0000

Oh, I remember 14 it was hard. It is so good to remember we are worthy in God’s eyes no matter what. Maree

By: Martha Orlando

Martha Orlando — Tue, 22 Aug 2017 14:50:13 +0000

Amen, Patricia!
The issues teens face today are SO much more stressful and harmful than we ever had to deal with. Letting them know, from early years on, that they are beloved by God who made them beautifully and uniquely, is the best lesson we can give them, and keep on teaching them.
Blessings!

By: Patricia

Patricia — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 20:15:07 +0000

In reply to nylse.

I know, right? It’s a beautiful tool… but it’s all about balance. And, as you said, the most important thing: we need to talk to our children. They are usually eager to share their struggles, if they don’t feel like we are judging them. I love to have that kind of relationship with my teen!

Thanks, Nylse! Blessings,

By: nylse

nylse — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 18:09:18 +0000

I remember being 14 – it was a time of confusion and figuring out who I was. The thing is no one knew this as I carried on as normal – I kept to myself, worked a summer job, kept my grades up and read a lot. But I remember the fragility of that time.
It might have helped to have someone to talk to (I guess) but I’m glad we as parents today are more aware and can have these conversations with our children. It’s good that they still want to talk to us in spite of the preponderance of information from social media. Balancing SM input is good for both adults and children – though as a blogger its my primary platform.