The Toxic Culture
"It has been said that it takes a village to raise a child. That may or may not be true. However, today's village has a sewer running through it, and many of our children are playing in it." - Bill Oliver
This toxic stream carries a culture of death where sex is sport, drugs and drunkenness are rites of teen passage, and violence and death are entertainment. It really doesn't matter where you live, the toxic culture streams into your child's mind through friends, movies, music, television and videogames-not to mention the most aggressive new marketing arm of the toxic culture, the Internet. Your child is just 3 clicks away from child predators, pedophiles, pornography, the formula for meth, and the mechanics of bomb-making without ever leaving the house.
This culture of darkness manifests itself in our news broadcasts burning words such as Columbine, Methamphetamine, and MySpace.com into our vocabulary. "Celebrities" such as Paris Hilton, Brittany Spears, Snoop Dog and Johnny Knoxville are glorified as role models. It penetrates our schools, our churches, and our institutions of Government. It has literally made "unthinkable behaviors" become "thinkable"...by children...with children.
So today's parent is faced with an important question: How do I raise a healthy child...a safe child. in a toxic culture? To find the answer, don't look any further than yourself. You are your child's best hope. Research and common sense agree: An involved, loving, informed parent is the most effective "prevention program" ever developed. Parent-To-Parent's practical approach will show you how to make your stand.
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