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Bad Company Corrupts Good Character dangers, we urge you to stay close to them. Know who
their friends are; have them over for dinner or a family
Do not be misled: activity. Talk to your kids
“Bad company corrupts good character.” about your spiritual beliefs
1 Corinthians 15:33 and values. Explain the
impact of peer pressure
Every parent is under terrible pressure in and how difficult it can be
today’s fast-paced culture. The demands of to go against the wishes of
jobs, maintaining a house, keeping up with the group. Then remind
financial commitments, church responsi- them of God’s position in
bilities, and trying to raise a family keep us Romans 12:2: “Do not con-
running at breakneck speed. As a result, too form any longer to the pat-
many kids are regularly left at home to care tern of this world, but be
for themselves (41 percent of children ages transformed by the renew-
twelve to fourteen, according to the U.S. ing of your mind,…”
Census Bureau). It’s no wonder that we are Your encouragement at
sometimes barely aware of what our kids are doing day to this critical time can help assure good character in your
day. In an immoral culture, that can be disastrous. kids—no matter what company they keep. ✝
Lonely and energetic adolescents in this situation are From Dr. Dobson’s book Night Light for Parents
especially vulnerable to the worldly influence of peers.
Their need for acceptance by friends at this time is over- © Copyright 2020 James Dobson, Inc. All rights reserved. www.drjamesdobson.org.
whelming. To protect your children from these potential James Dobson grants permission to print for personal use only.

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