The power of words

Words are the most singularly powerful force avalible to humanity, words have energy and power with the ability to help and heal, hurt, harm, humiliate and humble. The words we choose to use to use  can either tear them down or lift them up. In the bible in the book of Proverbs tells us "the tongue has the power of life and death". words give substancial stability and identity. Words can heal a depressed soul The power of words brings comfort and love. Kind words can be short and easy to speak but their echoes are truly endless. A word spoken can stay with a person for life, especially a healing word. Proverbs also say "Those who guard their tongue have long life" Proverbs 13:3 This is a promise from God. 

Media, 

If you want an enviornment where your children will hear the good words you say calm your home down, is tecnology on in your house all the time? Are your kids addicted to it. keep it out of their lives as much as you are able. A  sensory quiet home is soothing for the soul. I see younger and younger children playing on their parents iphones, this is cute but not appropriate for young children. as a child grows it is importand for them to use technology for their education and understanding, one of the project managers who were highly important in the development of the iphones says he doesnt let his children have an i phone before they are 17 when they are developmently able to navigate tecnology! 

I was so surprised. 

As parents we must understand technology, especially developmentally for children, seeing and hearing things they are unable to process. because they dont understand doesnt mean it it wont have an effect on them. We have a rising suicide rate starting around the age twelve, Think of how much disturbing things they may have seen or heard.  Social media is sited as a contributor to emotional upset if not closly monitored, and is one of the  contributing factors in low self-esteem and suicide, hard to hear, i know. Here are some dangers for children.

Four Dangers of Social Media, be intensional

cyberbulling, low self worth

invasion of privacy

identity theft,your child seeing ofensive  imiages and messages

Tthe presence of strangers looking to "groom" a child.

New York times

Tecnology can be impowering for kids, with tools that help them learn in fun and engaging ways exspress their creativity and stay connected and up to date. It can also crete a social and behavioral behavior and problems because it minimizines how much time children spend with others especially family. make sure to monitor your childs social media be aware of the types of sites they visit and games they play that are not appropreate for children.

Not every parent usies tecnology is the same, use tecnology that brings life.