For the Kids

By Larry Miller
GCC/Staff
May 5, 2010

We are facing a problem in our country that is somewhat unique in that we cannot say is Obama’s fault.

It is a problem that has been percolating for years… even before George W. Bush led our country.

 Of course the minions of the left, including the courts, have stood in the way of efforts to spare us from this curse upon our land, all in the name of free speech which is sacred to them – unless, of course, you want to tell people about Jesus or show them His love.

The same people who permit us to keep minors out of “gentleman’s clubs” and encourages the movie rating system that keeps the young’uns out of R rated movies, fight tooth and nail our efforts to keep these same children from “adult” web sites.

As a computer geek who more or less lives on the internet, I was mildly aware of the traps that could lead viewers unintentionally into web sites depicting all sorts of things the younger generation should not see.

To be perfectly honest, it isn’t really the best for the older folks either. However we still recognize free speech even if we don’t agree with it… a lesson the left could take to heart.

This vague awareness was brought into focus this past week when I attended a conference organized by The Family Foundation, the Virginia affiliate of Focus on the Family.

The main speaker was Donna Rice Hughes of Enough is Enough.

Since 1994 she has dedicated herself to internet safety. She has seen things and heard stories that will curl your toes.

Her Internet Safety 101 program covers the gamut of internet dangers, but, being the grandfather of seven fine young men, the one that concerned me most was her study of predators and the way they use current technology to locate and seduce their victims.

In the past, the child molester was thought to be the odd looking guy in a trench coat hanging around the neighborhood playground. Such is no longer the case.

When Alfred Hitchcock brought us his film, Psycho, he scared the daylights out of us because the vicious killer was not ugly, deformed or obviously evil.

He looked like the guy sitting next to you in the theater… in fact; the guy sitting next to you could, just as easily, be just as depraved a murderer. You couldn’t tell by looking at him.

Well the same is true with a man or woman who preys on our young treasures. They could be doctors, lawyers, social workers or even school teachers.

Today’s technology not only provides perverts with an anonymous environment to seek out their prey, but it even provides them with a community of others holding the same deviant idea of fun and games, thus reaffirming the normalcy of their focus in life, and the ability to refine their skills to be even more effective at leading our children astray.

To make matters worse, although illegal, the ready availability of kiddie’s porn online does not satiate their desires, but keeps them going and spiraling downward looking for more and more stimulation – driving many to act on their impulses than if they were isolated in their own little worlds.

So many parents believe their children are too smart or too well behaved… or just too lucky to get involved in such sordid activity.

Unfortunately, statistics show that one in seven of our children will be solicited by one of these sneaky snakes.

These people are not just older, graying lechers, almost half are under 18… so it’s like I said earlier, and you can’t tell who is after your children.

These people are as smart as they are devious. They are not just a danger to their prey, but to the family as well. By skillful manipulation, they drive a wedge between the child and parents.

They meet needs of socially awkward teenagers, fulfilling dreams for romance and excitement. They promise the world, but deliver heart break and, at worst, death.

What you can do investigate the dangers to your children and grandchildren. The program is available from enough is enough?

While you are at it, you might want to check out who is in your neighborhood.

Unless you are living in an unusually pure area, this information will scare the living daylights out of you. You can find out all about it at FamilyWatchdog.us. Do it for the children.

 

 

Source: Political Christian

 

 

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