Sillyness?

Something has been on my mind lately, and since I've had not much success trying to come up with answers of my own, I thought I'd put it to the "crowd" and see if any of you have pearls of wisdom to offer me.

I've been observing teenage girls, watching the way they dress and interact with others, and the sillyness that seems to be clouding all their judgements. Now, don't get me wrong, I'm not so far out of my teenage years that I can't remember what it was like.... I had my own fair share of sillyness and immaturity, and quite frankly it really scares me. We're trying to raise two little girls here, and we don't want them to follow down the path that so many others do. Paths of naivety and the belief that the world is here to amuse and serve them. The girls of today (in our churches) seem to have no discernment and because they have been sheltered so much... (now, don't get me wrong here, I believe in sheltering and protecting our children...but you also need to teach them about the world and the wickedness therein. ) they can't seem to discern between right and wrong. There are young Christian girls, on my facebook page, who are being raised in good homeschooling families. Sheltered to the utter max. But once they're let loose online (silly silly parents! How foolish can you get?!) they're into all sorts of evil stuff...and they don't even realise it! Actually, maybe they do realise it... and maybe they're enjoying it, because it's "forbidden fruits" and they've never been allowed to see the evil consequences of it.

Ohhh it bothers me so much!

I want to raise my girls to be able to discern between right and wrong, even when Mummy and Daddy aren't there to "make" them choose right. I want them to grow up confident and assured of their place in Christ, and knowing that dabbling in the world will only cause them heartache. I want them to be modest and pure, and desiring only what is good for their lives. I want them to grow up and marry strong men who will lead and guide their families for, and only for, the Glory of the Lord.

But how do I do it?

How do I instill in them the character that they're going to need to bypass all the silliness of youth? How do I practically teach them to be meek and sober-minded (and no, that's not "quiet" and "dull-minded"!)?

I know that the first way is to do it myself. :-) More is caught than taught. And prayer, as only GOD can change lives and give the wisdom that comes from above. And if anyone else has any suggestions, feel free to comment! It's not easy being a parent, and I very much do value the imput of others, especially the older women who have been here and done that. :-)

I told ya to watch this space didn't I??! Hehe, she's not walking yet, but today she pulled herself up and stood for aaaages playing with this toy thingy. Won't be long now!!

We all enjoyed a fun morning at the park with friends, today. What a blessing it is to have friends!! They are one of God's richest gifts to us, and I really do treasure them. :-)