On the way to my parents house we listened to an Iowa radio station.  There is a local man that does a talk show in the morning.  He is very pro-homeschooling.  I'm so thankful how he has supported the homeschooling community through his radio program. 

This morning he was discussing a Michelle Malkin recent column.  I personally quit reading Michelle Malkin's blog because although conservative, she wasn't inline with my value system.  Anyway, Michelle was  talking about how she had to say no to her daughter.  She had given in to her daughter for a Bratz lunchbox and now her daughter wanted to be a Bratz for halloween.  And Michelle had to say no, then went on to discuss how there are no good role models for today's children. 

He also talked about famed singer Charlotte Church.  Who has totally rebelled her "good girl" image to become a foul-mouthed, pop-singer in England.

The host took callers after that.  All the callers were very supportive that parents have to say no to their children.  That we still can say no, without being "bad" parents.  A few tried to offer explanations about how we got to this point in our society.  My husband wanted me to call in, but I didn't know the phone number.

I would have mentioned several things including, homeschooling, family as our children's main peer group, the power of pray to combat evil.  Also, faith in the Lord Jesus as the Rock to establish my children's futures on, not pipe dreams in popped-stars.  

I'll end with the question that the talk-show host asked.  How do you protect your children without sealing them in a bubble that will one day be burst in "real" world experiences?

~~~~remaining in prayer, until His glorious return,

Linda