In 1996 we were expecting our now 12 year old. To me it was no secret that paganism and the occult were deeply wrapped up in children's toys, music, tv, comics, cartoons, and movies. As a result of my long time Biblical and outside research I wrote a letter to all family members that instructed them on the limits of gifts, celebrations, activities, and possessions that would be allowed. It was rather extensive and obviously stepped on their toes; especially in areas such as Santa, Halloween, The Easter Bunny, and very popular movies/cartoons/toys.

Over the years I've flexed just enough to allow Star Wars (but only after he was at an age to still enjoy the good guys versus the bad guys while being trained that Zen Buddhism and the host of other anti-biblical themes were wrong and off limits) and a very limited few other things. Even Batman/Superman has so much of the occult that it is largely off limits. Virtually all Disney movies of the past 15 or so years are steeped in the occult and false religion. And our beloved cartoon viewing is down to just a very few left (we don't get Boomerang).

But the good news is that he is fully aware, growing in the same discernment I have, and very understanding and accepting of the awesome responsibility we all share in our choices and exposure to these things. Reading God's Word and applying it to countless contrary worldly things is certainly a full time job but it has been very rewarding and doing anything less would have left him in a cesspool of spiritual deception and attack. I praise God that he has given me this child and the talent and desire to discern the times to protect him now and equip him later.