Children - news
ERLC urges action on indecency bill
The Southern Baptist Convention’s ethics entity is urging support for legislation to reaffirm the federal government’s authority to regulate broadcast indecency. more »
By Tom Strode - Aug 5, 2008
Topic: Family, Children, Pop Culture, Citizenship,
Court again blocks Internet porn law
The U.S. Third Circuit Court of Appeals has again upheld a judge’s decision to block enforcement of a congressional effort to protect children from Internet pornography. more »
By Tom Strode - Jul 24, 2008
Topic: Family, Children, Sexual Purity, Pornography, Citizenship,
Rehearing requested in child-rape case
Louisiana has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to reconsider its ruling against that state’s law permitting the death penalty for child rape after it was revealed the justices overlooked a similar federal measure in their ruling. more »
By Tom Strode - Jul 23, 2008 - (1)
Topic: Family, Abuse, Child Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Children, Citizenship,
Too much energy?
New favorite beverage of teens potentially dangerous
Would you let your child drink four cans of Coke in one sitting? Not likely. But what many parents don’t realize is that energy drinks, which are quickly becoming a favorite beverage among teenagers, often have the same amount of caffeine and sugar in only one can. more »
By Josh Rutledge - Jul 21, 2008 - (2)
Topic: Family, Children, Living, Health
It’s a boy! (or is it?)
If you discipline your child by spanking, the so-called progressives in our world say you are guilty of child abuse. If, however, you take your child to a doctor for medical treatment in order to delay puberty in preparation for sex reassignment surgery, many of these same liberals will applaud you as a brave and caring parent. more »
By Kelly Boggs - Jun 27, 2008
Topic: Family, Children, Parenting
Even when you are right you are wrong
“Hide and watch,” my dad used to say. When my father said this he was indicating that if I would be quiet and observe, I might learn something. more »
By Kelly Boggs - Jun 25, 2008
Topic: Family, Children, Education
Sisters ready to adopt four siblings
“I can go back and get along with my aunt because of what I’ve learned from you,” the 8-year-old told Autumn and Trinity Tinsley.
The young girl had spent two weeks with the Tinsley sisters. more »
By Dana Williamson - Jun 16, 2008
Topic: Family, Children, Parenting, Adoption
Only God Can Give Life, and Only He Can Take It
Doctors told Sonya McDougall she was being selfish. After all, her 20-month-old son would be nothing more than a vegetable, kept alive on machines at an unnecessary expense. more »
By Dana Williamson - May 31, 2008 - (3)
Topic: Family, Children, Living, Health, Life
LIFE DIGEST: Senate aids Planned Parenthood in war funding bill
The country’s leading abortion provider will benefit from a bill to provide funds for American troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, if the U.S. Senate gets its way. more »
By Tom Strode - May 28, 2008
Topic: Family, Children, Life, Abortion, Birth Control
Supreme Court approves law curbing child pornography
The United States Supreme Court handed Congress a victory May 19 in its effort to combat child pornography after a previous effort fell short in the justices’ eyes. more »
By Tom Strode - May 19, 2008
Topic: Family, Children, Sexual Purity, Pornography, Citizenship,