Is it a sin to....

[Willow]

You know, my mom told me several times that as I grew up, I said things which made her think and made her change some things she was doing thru my example. Huh...imagine that.....

Obeying your parents is something the bible talks about. Actually it also says honor them. A very hard thing to do many many times. They do not always see things as we do growing up. Not because they don't understand where we are coming from, they were young once too! But they have a changed perspective. And it is hopefully what gives them wisdom. Either way, God has asked us to honor our parents. And so we should.

But, when there is a right atmosphere in the home, do not challenge aggressively your dad, but ask honestly and openly, as someone here suggested, questions about the show he is watching. That is not a good example and a double standard. Parents are supposed to be our example as well. Do as I say and not as I do?? I have seen that a lot. Maybe he is so concerned with protecting you, he has forgotten to protect himself! Praying before you go and watch with him and talk will help. Ask God to use you, and don't get angry if your dad doesn't see it right away......it may take a bit before he sees it.

One day he may just come to your room and thank you for the positive influence you have become over his life!!!!

And even if your dad was to continue to watch this show and tell you that you couldn't watch yours....think of it this way........honour your mind and heart that God has given you. If your dad says it isn't good to watch, then try not to think upon the can't part of it. You get to protect your mind!! you get sheild your heart from an area that doesn't need to have junk in it. And think upon how many kids have no parents to try to help them at all - Christian or otherwise.

Bless you dear one!!!