Wild Music

Dear Victorious,

My teen-aged daughters listen to some of the worst music ever. We are constantly fighting about this, but I think it's important. What they're listening to is not good for their spiritual, moral or even mental health. What can I do?

Maureen R. - Lawton, OK

Dear Maureen,

You can start being a parent. Seriously. You are in charge. You have the wisdom and discernment to know what's best for your minor children. Stop trying to have a battle of wits with unarmed opponents. Put your foot down, so to speak. Control their access to the music. Destroy the music if necessary. If it has no place in a godly household, then your children do not have permission to listen to it. Read Philippians 4:8, and ask yourself if it describes what your kids are listening to. If it doesn't, then take a stand. No arguing. No discussion. You are the parent. Act like one.