Why? Because God placed our children in our care for a short time to raise them to be responsible adults and to do our best to lead them to love, respect and honor his parents, and God, our Creator, the Creator of the universe, the ultimate authority.

However, the Bible teaches that parents should not provoke his children. Part of our responsibilty in the eyes of God is to lead, guide, and teach them with respect and love so as not to break their spirit. I agree with Greg ~ we should probably not comment on our teens facebook page, especially if they ask us not too. But let’s not mistake that for not monitering it and having a private conversation with them if needed. Isn’t that what parenting with a purpose is all about?

I realize that in this society their are many families where Dad is not around, or Mom thinks innapropriate behaviors are normal for teens and will not moniter, teach, or guide their children.

Let’s hope and pray that our country’s leaders and judges will not let an extreme situation like the above take away parent’s right to respectfully moniter, lead and teach our children as God would have us do.

Either way, there is clearly a lack of communication and trust between mom and son. My first thought was “where is dad?” Chances that dad is out of the picture is high. That makes me sad.

I should post some “do’s and don’ts for parents” in regards to “facebooking” with your teenagers. General Rule #1 – Parents, it’s generally a bad idea to post or comment directly to your child’s facebook page. Send them an email if you want to talk “electronically” with them.

In this case in Arkansas, the problems started way before either mom or son signed up for their facebook accounts.