Inculcate Moral Values in Your Children

Loida, a mother in Mexico says: "Condoms are given out a school, so teenagers think having sex is alright - as long as it's 'safe' sex."

Nobuko, a mother in Japan, says: "I asked my son what he would do if he and his girlfriend were alone.  His reply was, "I don't know.' "


WHEN your son or daughter was a toddler, did you childproof your home?  Perhaps you covered electrical outlets, his sharp objects, and barricaded stairways-all in an effort to keep your child safe.

If only it were that easy to keep your teenager safe! Now you have greater worries, such as:  'Is my son accessing pornography?'  'Is my daughter 'sexting'-sending lewd photos of herself via cell phone?'  And the dreaded question, 'Is my teenager sexually active?'

Next time: The Illusion of Control

The Watchtower, 2011