Spell and Read

Approaching the end of their kindergarten life in 6 months' time, the munchkins are now able to read and spell simple words. But their ability to do that seemed to have improved exponentially in the recent months due to, sadly, their interest in exploring videos on YouTube. They figured they could now watched video clips, advertisements, movie trailers or even the TV episodes of their favourite characters like Barbie, Powerpuff Girls, Lalaloopsy and the like. And all that is required is the knowledge to spell words in the 'search' field. Sigh...

Hence, I'm not sure if I should rejoice or rebuke them when they approach me enthusiastically for guidance to spell words like 'bumps and bruises', 'tale', 'Charlotte charades', etc. And I am also worried about the content they'd be exposed to once they enter cyberspace. Di, myself or even YaYa is not always present to surf the net with them when they go online. If they are using the iMac, the screen is at least large enough for us to peep at the websites they are viewing. However, if both of them choose to use the iPad, then it's quite a challenge to monitor them all the time.

I know I am not the only parent out there worrying about the dangers of cyberspace. And I know this is just the beginning of a bigger challenge yet to come as they enter primary education next year. All I could do, and should do, is to pray, pray and pray for protection for the munchkins. Of course there are online security measures, parental workshops and expert advice that we can turn to. But what better way and help can we get than these measures that are still struggling to overcome the problem of modern technology today? There is always God and God alone! Because He is the in control of ALL things.

Dear Lord, I commit my munchkins into thy loving hands, the hands that created ALL things, including the munchkins. Please continue to watch over them when I couldn't, and block information from them that is inappropriate or not pleasing to Your eyes. And teach Di and myself to be a good role model as well, lest we become the greatest stumbling blocks in their lives. Amen.