How do you handle secular pressure on your kids?

3w ago·1 min read

My 10 year old came home wanting to watch shows and play games all his friends are watching and playing. Some of it is pretty worldly and doesn't align with our values. I want to protect him but I also don't want him to feel like an outcast at school. My wife thinks I'm being too strict. How do you guys navigate this balance between protection and letting them live in the real world?

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BBrandonNew Dad2w ago

The peer pressure stuff is brutal. My kids dealt with the same thing at that age. We ended up compromising on some shows but held firm on others. Explained it as a family decision, not a punishment.

BBrianRegular2w ago

We've set up a system where our kids understand what we're comfortable with and why. It's not always easy, especially when they're the only one without certain apps or shows, but staying consistent helps. Ten is a tough age for the peer pressure though.

SSam T.Regular2w ago

This is tough because you don't want to be the strict dad who bans everything, but you also want to protect their values. We've had some good conversations with our kids about why we make different choices. Sometimes it helps to watch a few minutes together and talk about what you're seeing.