What Should Orthodox Parents Let Their Kids Watch? With Paul and Cindy Karos
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Paul and Cindy Karos discuss how Orthodox parents can navigate their children's media consumption and foster discernment.
Your kid asks to watch the show everyone else is watching, and you want to say yes. But should you? Paul and Cindy Karos understand the tension of that moment, and they're here to help. In this episode, they explore practical ways to guard your child's heart when the world walks through your front door without knocking. If you're tired of saying no, take heart. You don't need more rules—you just need a different approach. Download this week's free Discussion Guide here . Episode Recap: Today we're talking with Paul and Cindy Karos about the daily decisions that help our kids grow into adults who can discern what is good, noble and lovely. (0:00) Is there a one-size-fits-all rulebook for parents, or is it different for every family? (2:16) Are there some things that are always off-limits, or is everything case-by-case? (4:26) What happens the day a kid leaves a rules-only home and the gate finally comes down? (10:49) Why is it important to ask open-ended questions after watching a show? (12:00) How do you teach a kid to recognize what's harmful without slipping into judging other families? (16:47) How much is a steady media diet forming our children? (20:26) What can families do…
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