A good dose of self -respect and self-control would do a world of good here both in the parent's case and the children's. OTOH, there is plenty of influence from the culture, teachers, peers, and principalities and powers of darkness. The growing atheism of our time has left our children without a reason to have standards. The Designer intended us to see: we are to leave home and cleave to our husband (or wife) and our parents prepare us for this by increasing responsibilities as we grow. When we do our part, our children will be ready.

Frankly, self control is the key! (And it is sorely needed by parents, especially with the culture of immediate gratification.) And as a fruit of the Spirit, it diminishes with a culture that denies God.

Trying to have self- control in all areas without God is like trying to tie your shoe with no shoes. (or like this -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFtsOg4S_cA (First Call - Without You)

A good dose of self -respect and self-control would do a world of good here both in the parent's case and the children's. OTOH, there is plenty of influence from the culture, teachers, peers, and principalities and powers of darkness. The growing atheism of our time has left our children without a reason to have standards. The Designer intended us to see: we are to leave home and cleave to our husband (or wife) and our parents prepare us for this by increasing responsibilities as we grow. When we do our part, our children will be ready.

Frankly, self control **is the key! (And it is sorely needed by parents, especially with the culture of immediate gratification.) And as a fruit of the Spirit, it diminishes with a culture that denies God.

Trying to have self- control in all areas without God is like trying to tie your shoe with no shoes. (or like this -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFtsOg4S_cA (First Call - Without You)