THE POWER OF BOOKS + MEDIA INFLUENCES ON OUR KIDS||MY THOUGHTS||
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- Опубліковано 9 жов 2019
- Hey friends,
Today I am sharing my heart on the influences our children face. Through books, music, media, tv, peers and what we need to do to stay alerted about the challenges we are facing as parents in this day and age. Be apart of this movement and share all of these videos! Please share your thoughts down below!
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Wholeheartedly agree with everything said. Making the recent choice to homeschool and using TGATB totally opened my eyes. I am so happy to have come upon your videos and others that have helped shine some light. Thank you for your sweet spirit and sharing wonderful truths. I love seeing how this works for your family ❤️ I am so excited to witness the change in my own children. My 1st grader and upcoming Pre-K'er would love these books!😊
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I'd like to encourage us to extend this monitoring of books, music, TV shows, and relationships past our kids to ourselves. Not only is it important to model discernment, but outside influences are just as impactful to our hearts and minds as theirs. Don't let your guard down for yourself just because you're Mama. Choose wise, Christ-glorifying and Christ-pleasing content for yourself as well!
Amen to that! We as mamas really need to dress as we ought to be a great testimony to our kids. Modesty has been thrown out the window these days. I love that song "be careful little ears what you hear, be careful little eyes what you see.....".
Jhmiranda81 we have it on cd and the artist comments in the song 'big ones too'. Love it.
Wholeheartedly agree!
Yes, yes, yes... It's so important. I heard someone once say, "When others tell me that my homeschool kids are different, I say 'Yes, that's the point.'" I don't want to raise the kids like the world. So I have to be very discerning and aware of what they consume. Not to insult them, but rather to raise them until they are strong enough to face it on their own.
When I was a Freshman in public school, I was assigned a book to read as part of an English class that included profanity and sexual assault. I didn't know this when I brought the book home, but my mom wanted to read the book before I did, and after reading it she insisted that I not read that book. My parents then ended up fighting the school board (it was even in the newspaper) because they demanded that I not be required to read it. None of us expected such push-back, and even friends and members of our church called my parents horrible names and accused them of censorship. The thing was, they weren't trying to keep everyone's kids from reading the book- they just wanted there to be an option for kids to read if they/their parents objected to the content in a book required for English classes. I ended up being offered an alternative, even though the school insisted on still keeping the book in their curriculum (the biggest argument was that Freshmen were "mature enough" for the subject matter). It was such a challenging experience for all of us, but I am really glad that my parents cared enough to go through so much.
Thank you for being a mama who also fights for her kids to be surrounded by goodness.
Sounds like you had awesome parents. 👍 That's insane. My parents had to go thru a bit of the same kind of thing with me in a private, secular school, and I agreed with them at the time... But now I look back and I'm even more grateful for them as parents. ❤️
You have amazing parents!
I have only been homeschooling my kids since January of 2019 just in this short while I have been using the good and beautiful, my oldest who has always struggled in reading has skipped 3 whole grade levels in reading and is now reading at her grade level. Their books uplift and encourage you. They are beautifully written and have great moral lessons. Since using their books and curriculum my children have completely made an extreme change in their attitudes not only towards each other but in a whole. When they write stories the difference is very clear, even down to the way they discuss things that have went on through the day. I have to say I am at aw, and when as a parent you see that much of a difference in such a great way, it is amazing.
There is so much that pulls our kids to negativity in media! Bringing good books into our homes and into their lives makes an immediate difference in their positivity. I've seen it so quickly in my kids when I've said no to negative content and replaced it with something more uplifting!
I wish this were an ad on television or some kind of media that would replay throughout the day. THANK YOU for this!!
I'm loving this trend that Jenny Phillips has started... you both do a great job talking about it. It's the support I need!
These videos touch my heart so much. Media that kids are exposed to before they’re old enough to discern for themselves has been heavy on my heart. I’m so grateful to not be the only one!
I couldn’t agree more! It’s counterproductive if I homeschool to keep unwanted thoughts, talk, behavior, etc. away from my son yet let him watch, play, read or listen to things that go against our beliefs as Christians. Thank you for this reminder to keep on guard for the sake of our children’s hearts and minds! Fingers crossed that we win the box set for my new lover of reading first grader!
So thankful for mamas like you who are unafraid to take a stand against the darkness of our fallen world. It is so encouraging to discover other families who are making these choices as well. I find that even among our church and homeschooling friends that we are definitely in the minority. I often hear "Well, at least they are reading!" But,we really need to understand the power of these influences not only on our children but even ourselves! Let us not grow weary of doing good!
Thank you for this video. I agree 100%. You really are a wonderful example for the homeschool community. I wish everyone could see what is going on in the world. It’s definitely a blessing to have eyes that see and not to be blinded by the adversary. Hopefully your inspirational videos will open others eyes to see as we do as well. It takes a whole lot of extra effort on the parents to protect our children these days but like you said we CAN do it. Thank you for this💕
Videos like these are my greatest motivation to keep doing what we are doing. My husband and I are very strict as to what the kiddos are aloud to watch and read. Most of the time when we are visiting someone or we have company over and the tv goes on there’s a bunch of silence and stares because everyone pretty much thinks we’re crazy! No one has ever told us but the tension is there. I’ve found refuge, hope and lots of inspiration through many homeschooling mom’s like yourself. Thank you!
Yes x 100! Love this video Ashley! You are so right! You're doing a great job Mama!
I so agree. Much to the negative criticism of most of the people that I know, we have never underestimated that power of media / books has over our kids and constantly sensor what our kids watch and listen to. Now it's time for books! Thanks for sharing.
I agree so much!! The task of raising our children in this current world is so daunting, but God has given us the tools (and help) we need to succeed. It takes of lot of intentional effort on our parts and it is so worth it.
I couldn't agree more. It is so important to know what your children are absorbing from their environment. Thanks for the reminder about Jenny's book list!
You are such a role model to look up to. I value so much of what you say and suggest and have actually been going through a challenge of limiting of what my child can watch. Their attitudes lately have been horrible and selfish and I noticed that they shows they watch are a reflection of this. Thank you for your words and encouragement to not give up on the battle with the enemy because our kids do deserve better.
It is so refreshing to hear someone speak on this topic! I completely agree with you.
This topic is so important! My children have taught me what goes in often comes out, in them but also myself. I want to strive to have clean hands and a pure heart. It is a never ending journey but oh so worth it
I love this. Totally agree with Jenny as well. Teaching right is so important in this time we are living in.
100% agree! Very motivating and inspiring...I’m ready to tackle our bookshelves and review what to keep and what should go!
I agree with you. It is getting harder and harder to filter what our kids are exposed to. We have to be more diligent then ever.
I couldn't agree more. Such a good reminder to always be vigilant against the work of the enemy. Thank you for posting this.
We recently got a Junie B Jones book on tape and after a few minutes of listening I told my kids we had to take it back to the library. I don’t want my kids thinking the words/phrases “stupid” “dumb” “big, fat, meanie” are appropriate to say. We have to be diligent as parents to guard our children from things that don’t line up with our beliefs. Thank you so much for being brave and sharing this with us!
Thank you for your time in making this video. I was so moved by Jenny's video. I am so happy this topic is being presented just as I am teaching my oldest how to read. I now can make a plan to fill her heart with beauty and light.
Very well said!!!! Thank you for speaking up and bringing awareness to those who truly care!!
I love this! I first heard about TGTB from your channel, and I am so grateful I looked into it! We have been slowly changing what we are reading at home since beginning homeschooling last year. It has been a journey! My kids would complain about how boring the books were, but things are slowly changing for the better! They look forward to reading, and get caught up in the stories. I love reading them too! Thanks for posting!
Agree 100%. Sometimes I think my oldest feels left out when friends are discussing shows/movies/books that I won’t let my kids watch, but I know in the long run it will benefit them so much! I appreciate Jenny’s lists and library so much! Such an amazing resource!
Brittany Yates mine does too!
I am so excited about this mission from the good and the beautiful. Their new videos spoke so loudly to me. I can’t wait to get new and beautiful books into my kids (and my) hands.
Thank you for sharing this! I completely agree with you and Jenny. As a child I was exposed to way too much and honestly feel that it robbed me of the innocence of my childhood. Because of that I am very passionate about what they watch, what they read, and what they listen to. I would love this boxed set for my kiddos they are 6 and 4. 🙏
Thank you for being brave and bold enough to speak out about this!! We are the gatekeepers of our home and it’s our job to protect our children as much as we can
Thank you for your honesty and boldness to call out the fact that there is still right and wrong! It is very rare that we hear that these days! It truly is a blessing to be able to homeschool and still have control over what our kids are exposed to! Cheers to the ever changing adventure that is called homeschooling! And well done fighting the good fight!!
YES!! This is so so important to do!
Thank you so much for speaking up about this!!! I love how honest you are. My 13 year old is very similar where he's mature but still loves to play. He reads at an 11th grade level and finding good decent books for him can be so tricky. Jenny's booklist has been so helpful.
Thank you Sweetie! Thanks for the reminder of what we let into our babies mind.
Love that you put this out there! Great speaking out!
Love this video and completely agree with you! I witnessed this first hand in my own family and I am so glad we found TGATB. It has helped our family so much.
Woohoo! YES! I have Boxed set A and B! My kiddos love them and helps them gain confidence in their reading! You are SO right about the content of what is out these days! I will now be even MORE intentional in what my kids read, watch, and listen to! That’s why I chose TGTB for our curriculum for my 5 kids! Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us and for inspiring us mamas! 🙏🏽😊
I love everything about this video! I have always considered myself to be extra careful when it comes to our kids exposure to content and I love that it is being talked about in such a positive way. My oldest (5) used to question why their cousins have TVs in their rooms or get to read certain books. Fast forward to this past holiday season and she was the one who asked that the TV be turned off because she didn't like the way a character was treating another. The power of choice for our kids is amazing when you see it come full circle first hand.
Loved this video and we just got our first Good and the beautiful library books! They are great! Thanks so much for this video!
YES!!! It's so important to have our children read, listen, and watch uplifting content. It really does help shape who they are. Thank you for helping spread the goodness.
I loved both yours and Jenny's videos. This was something that convicted my husband and mine's hearts years ago. But as our children have gotten much older, it has become progressively harder to keep up with their reading. I love Jenny's booklists. It gives me peace of mind when I am selecting books for my children to read.
I agree with everything you said we really have to be careful about what our kids listen to, read, and watch. Thank you for posting this info😊 People always say my children are different. Our goal is for them to grow up to be good people. Knowing right from wrong.
So needed to hear this! We just pulled our kids from school and are working on all these things. Not just what I let them watch, read, etc... but the attitudes that came from the playground. It's a work in progress 😊 just so thankful they are home! Thanks for the encouragement
Yes yes 1000% yes! ❤️👍🏻. I know firsthand from my own life the influence that electronic media and books can have. I became addicted to soap operas at a young age because my mom watched them. Not only did I become a very promiscuous teen and young adult, but binge watching soap operas led to a struggle with laziness that I unfortunately still struggle with today. I have been very vigilant to protect my girls’ eyes and ears from inappropriate things since the day they were born. God has been so gracious to me in healing me from my sinful past and I am forever thankful that I have the freedom here in Texas to homeschool my children. 🙏❤️
I have struggled with good reading material in my own homeschool journey. I have a 7 year old and a 5 year old. I had a couple of concerning experiences with books and media before. Even trips to the library were unfruitful. Before finding your channel and also finding The Good and the Beautiful through your channel, I just stuck to their readers. I would even just make up stories, using words they could read. I remember reading them Bible stories and letting them read the words they could sound out or the ones that were sight words. I almost felt hopeless while browsing my local bookstore. I’m so thankful to God and to TGTB and to you for sharing your sources.
I appreciate you talking about this issue in a respectful and gracious way!
Thank you for sharing Ashley! I know how important it is for us as adults to monitor what is going into our hearts and minds. So, it is that much more important that we monitor what goes into our children's hearts and minds!
Thank you for taking the time to share this! My husband is a public school teacher and we reference the reading list from The Good and The Beautiful as a guide to his read aloud a for his students. No matter where you are at in your school journey you can always find ways to guard your heart and those you influence. Thank you for this continued encouragement!
Ashley Lyle bless him!
I 100% agree with everything you and Jenny have to say about this topic. Such an important topic for our day!
This is so true! Books, media, and relationships are such big influences to anyone. YA books are not as wholesome to read as children's books. My daughters are seeking better books, and these sound like a great choice!
I am a new follower! I have watched some of your videos and I adore you as a whole person!❤️ I can see your gracious heart shining right through!!✨🙏🏽
I am in the process of homeschooling my 6 year old son. He’s in 1 st grade. I am really leaning towards using The Good and the beautiful curriculum!
I agree that media really does take effect on our babies and their behaviors. It is a huge influence. I too, am selective on which books my child reads.
Thank you for this video!!!
Agree 100%!! My son is just learning to read and this is so important to me. The box set would be perfect for him. I will check out the book list now! Didn't know about this resource. Thanks so much! 📚 ❤️
I wanted to Thank you for always sharing your heart! I myself have been impacted by the books in today's world. I was a kid who devoured books, and read anything and everything..not going to go into detail, but it's simply not good. It gives you a hunger for the wrong things! Now, at age 32, I want good and wholesome books for my mind and soul as well as for my kids that God has entrusted me with!
Preach, sister! Amen!
I couldn’t agree with you more! We ALL need to pick up our crosses and be courageous. It has to start with us (parents/adults). It’s all about being aware and leading by example. ❤️🙌🏼
Thank you for this! Hearing this was very timely for me and something I have been struggling with in my home. Thank you for the encouragement to make this change.
I agree 100%. My oldest is only 5 and models behaviors so much already. It is so important to be mindful of what he is taking in
This is a great warning and advice, I mostly monitor my children's media they view but hadn't thought so much about books. Thanks, love this video and also loving The Good and the Beautiful lessons, we've just begun!
We are cleaning up a lot of the things we read, watch and listen to also. It was like an epiphany that some things that we thought nothing much of were in fact affecting our children’s moods and our household rhythm. It took watching your videos and switching back to tgatb to make it very obvious and point it out lol so thank you! I have a 6 yr old, 4 yr old and 3 yr old and it is very important to me that we give them a good, stable foundation. And you are so right that the enemy is working hard to take us all down and we have to be careful ❤️
So well said, Ashlee. I watched with our youngest right after a talk we had about the importance of what goes into our minds and I agree 100%!
It's so nice to hear others with the same views. I think people even in my own family think I'm extreme with this kind of filtering, but it's so important!
I agree! Our oldest is just learning to read and I am super picky about what books we select for him. I am so thankful for resources like The Good & The Beautiful’s booklist and library!
I completely agree with all of this. It is hard, but being consistent with it will pay off in the future!
So true! And I love the Good and the Beautiful booklist because pre-reading everything my second grader reads can be quite tedious.
Totally agree! There is so much out there that is working against God and his plans that we need to be mindful and aware! Thank you for sharing and encouraging others to be on alert as well. I think my 1st grader would loves those books ❤️
I whole heartedly agree. It’s been a struggle to push for those boundaries with family members: “oh they’re too little to understand what that is” “I didn’t listen to those lyrics it just has a good beat” but I want my family to be taking in things that are true and undefiled. It is worth the pushback
Great discussion! We just talked about some of the filtering in my men’s group at church this morning. Thank you for all your hard work.
Totally agree! Put good things in and good things will come out! ❤️
This video and Jenny's video have been so encouraging to me this week. We have been struggling in our homeschool for a couple of weeks. I did an overhaul based on some of this advice and we had such a peaceful and joy filled day yesterday! My kindergarten student had been reading Bob books, but after we talked he asked to read his beginner boxed set from TGTB yesterday. Super excited to see box c is available!
Yes! Thank you so so much for this reminder! Sometimes it is easy to view reading as such a "wholesome activity" (and it definitely can be!) but I forget it can have just as much of a negative influence on our children as TV, movies, etc. Thank you for being willing to boldly encourage us parents, Ashlee! Philippians 4:8 :)
Yes!!! I love this. I have a two year old and I want to know I did everything I could to give her the best foundation I could. Thank you for this video 🤗🤗
I agree - Jenny’s video was great. Thank you for sharing Ashley, love your inspiring videos 😁🥰
I’ve loved watching the videos that Jenny has released over the last few days. I’m completely on board and in support of this movement that she is trying to start.
I love your family and have been subscribed for a while now. You make me wish we lived closer so I could glean more. Thank you for this reminder. Also, it is like you are in my head. I was just wanting to get boxed readers and was going to look at Usborne, now I will look at the Good and the Beautiful for those as well. Keep loving and encouraging mama. We appreciate it!
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts! This video was helpful in finding great books for my children.
Yes!!! This is so important. It is definitely a struggle to find good quality books, tv shows, movies, etc for my kids. I stood at our homeschool convention and read sections of books so I could get a feel for quality and make sure they align with our family values. It’s tough. I would love that box set of books! My oldest has asked for it already. :)
I also have 4 kids and we just started homeschooling the oldest 2 this year (the younger 2 are not yet school age). We switched to TGTB science mid semester and I am so glad we did! We just read our first books from TGTB library a few weeks ago and my kids absolutely loved them! Both the books and the videos that go along with the unit are so well done! Thank you for sharing your experiences and what has worked for your family. Your videos have been so helpful for a homeschooling newbie and are a large part of why we gave TGTB a try!
Thank you! We diligently monitor tv and music, but haven’t really considered books. Thanks for being willing to make a stand on this.
Yes! 😍 I love TGTB library. I have a little one that will be entering Kinder and these would be perfect. Love your channel!
Yes I was shocked at some of the “popular” books in our house and they all got thrown out and I’m so glad I’m aware of this now...thanks for sharing.
Thank you for making this video. I completely agree! Such an important topic for us parents today.
Thank you! I have a 12 year old, and your daughter reminds me a lot of her. She has really been pressuring my husband and I to watch more mature movies and shows and I have really been wavering and feeling like we should relax our standards. But now I am more compelled to protect her innocence, even when she is chomping at the bit for more. I was feeling alone in these convictions. So thanks for the encouragement!
Carey Robbins my daughter is wanting more too! I’m trying to stay strong!
Love this video. So important! Our kids are sponges and it's easy to think that they don't even understand some stuff but I think they understand more than we know ❤️
Thank you for making this video. Its SO incredibly important to examine the influences we set before ourselves and our children. I LOVED Jenny's video and feel this message is extremely important. Thank you! ;)
We love the good and the Beautiful library and list!
So wonderful to see and hear like-minded parenting practices! Keep going momma!! Your children glow in your videos with the light of Christ. 💕
I agree 100%!! It is amazing to have a source that is trustworthy with similar values as my family. We say no to many books that many kids are reading these days!
Yes! So important to monitor.
Yes yes and yes....We have made lots of changes in our home as our children are getting older and more aware of the influences around them. I have been very interested in TGATB since I first came across your channel. I am praying and considering switching over my little two maybe after Christmas...waiting to see the new level 2! Would love the beginner books for my K and 2nd grader!
I appreciate this! Many of the family and friends I am around look at this kind of filtering as sheltering them in a negative way, it's so nice to hear someone speak to how it is best for the kids! Would love that boxed set :)
Such an important, convicting message. Thank you for sharing!
Always encouraged by those who speak Truth! Love TGATB and love the motivation your channel provides!
I could not agree more! It’s so tough these days to have to filter everything, but so worth it. My little guy is 6 and would love that box set!
We love TGTB!! My daughter just started reading the first box set and I’m working on building up our library of good and beautiful books. Love your thoughts on this topic. Your videos are much needed encouragement for me to keep homeschooling despite the constant questioning and opposition from family. Thank you for the time you put into your channel 💕
Discernment is vital in all areas of our lives! Love this message!
Such a great video. Keep standing strong for what is good!
Yes!!! We are homeschooling this year for so many reason's. I went through our books a couple months ago and purged a lot. My girls went through them again yesterday and I have at least 30 more books to remove from the house. It is time to buckle down and protect/teach our children.
Thanks for this video! I appreciate your honesty and boldness!! We are very strict with our kids as well bc we want better for them! It’s hard when other family members don’t get it. But we’ll be accountable to the Lord! My kindergartener would love that set!! ☺️❤️