All posts by John Thorington

The use of social media has drastically increased the risks of forming certain addictive behaviors among kids today—particularly tweens. Ultimately, it is not a good idea for tweens to be involved with social media because their brains are simply too immature to use it.Read More

Can you really become addicted to pornography? Is it risky behavior? Let’s consider the story of a teenage boy that we’ll call Richard, who was 10 years old when he first saw pornographic image. Read More

When I think of the numerous parents that I have spoken to in recent years, I see some things that parents could do differently that might prevent their preteen from falling victim to this addiction. While no prevention plan guarantees a porn-proof child, taking these steps can help.Read More

We hurt ourselves when we compulsively rely on sexual obsession and fantasy as a way of managing our emotional lives. It can become like a drug—dulling and numbing painful emotions. The negative consequences of obsessive fantasizing can keep us locked and heighten our emotional pain.Read More

Our culture is loud and persuasive when it comes to telling their story about sex. We must answer that story with God’s better story, his story of sacred sex. Dads, be confident! You have what it takes to accomplish this great purpose. God has given you his Holy Spirit who will help. He will enable you to teach your teen a positive and sacred view of sex.Read More

While the problem may be a challenge to quantify, there is considerable evidence that the world has changed—especially for children and teens. Many parents often find themselves struggling to know what to do to help their kids.Read More