Of course not and you shouldn't worry yourself over the past. If you must, worry about the media messages being fed to your children today and how they will empact them in the future. We do our best, as parents, to shield and protect our precious children. But when they reach a certain age, they flex their wings and begin to fly. Our responsibility is to lay the foundation of faith that we know will be their source of strength as they mature.
At times, I am naively shocked by the advertising that crosses the screen of my non cable tv, while preparing dinner. Advertisements for 'male enhancement' pills or 'genital herpes' medication. How low has our society sunk that it is necessary to broadcast such advertisements during family viewing hours. For the most part, I have turned off the tv at home or limit my viewing to EWTN or TMC and several other cable stations that provide informative viewing.
My daughter is now 21 and through her I see the ramifications of contemporary American society. Where possible, I try to correct her views that stem from what she watches. Mercifully, she is proud of her Catholic faith even if she doesn't practice it on a regular basis. I use any and all opportunities to continue her Catholic education in faith and morals. It is a daily challenge to keep adult children on the right path because at a certain point in time, they consider our thinking outdated. My prayers for young Catholic parents raising children today. Keep up the good work!
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