My Soap Box

I often feel like our family is creating our own little sub culture. Much of our day to day activities seem to go against the norm of our society. But I also think that much of what is considered normal in our society goes against the teachings of the Bible. "Family" television shows are sarcastic, mean, angry, and filled with sexual overtones. Children's clothes are inappropriate. They have angry words "brat", "spoiled" and are often suggestive (short skirts, long boots, playboy bunnies). The most recent incident that broke my heart took place at the Macy's parade. There was a beautiful princess singing from her castle, surrounded by children. Sophia loves princesses so she quickly got closer to the t.v. and we turned it louder. Turns out, the lady was singing "don't hate me because I'm beautiful". A song promoting arrogance, hate, and jealousy. And of course the importance of physical beauty (which all the princess movies do).
I try not to let it all get to me, doing the best that I can to keep my kids focused on whatever is good. But I worry about our society and my grandchildren, great grandchildren etc. I try not to worry. My grandparents and great grandparents did a good job teaching their faith in the home and he have all turned out just fine.
But it's sooooo bad now. Especially with the internet. Children are finding pornography on parent's cell phones and on the internet while doing homework. Children are being cyber bullied and committing suicide. It's disgusting. Far from the fears of parents when Elvis came on the scene shaking his hips. But it creeps in. And slowly, we begin to accept things that we NEVER should. Sigh...thus my determination to begin homeschooling next year. I have several friends who do it and are part of a homeschooling group.I'll bet we see the number of homeschoolers continue to rise. Maybe there will be a backlash against the direction in which our society is heading. Who knows. Until then, I'll just keep "doin' my best and pray that it's blessed."