I had a strong urge to share what I am about sharing on this platform after giving it a long thought. I want to sound a very serious warning to every parent reading this article.
I read an e-book titled "Technical virgin", which taught me a whole lot of things. This book is backed with powerful lessons for all people; for young people, for parents, and christains as well.
However, a particular story amongst the others in this book caught my attention.
It is about an eleven years old girl; a child of a pastor, who was molested even without understanding what happened to her. She and her younger siblings were entrusted to a brother in church by her parents before traveling for a church conference. Unfortunately, this young girl was exposed to the sexual life and activities by this man and he slept with her.
She grew wild with so much urge for more experience. That one sexual encounter opened her up to living a continuous immoral life which almost destroyed her.
All these happened and her parents were ignorant of it.
They paid so much attention to their engagements; the mother was a busy business woman and the father a pastor.
They were always busy with other responsibilities and neglected the most important responsibility– caring for their children. They were left at the mercy of an outsider in the name of trust.
Dear parent, you shouldn't trust anyone with your children especially the females. You don't know what they're exposed to or influenced with when you leave them in the care of others.
Do not be too busy at the expense of your children's well-being. You can only trust God and yourself with your children and no one else, not even a relative. No one is capable enough to raise and nurture them as you.
Similar to the story of this young girl, I heard of a rumour of someone I know very well whose child was raped by two full grown men which I also know.
I was so grieved hearing this because I understand the negative effect it will cause on that child.
The picture will be registered in that child's mind and will keep playing in her mind as she grows, If it is not dealt with.
She may grow with the desire to live an immoral life. Pornography, masturbation, and other sexual vices creeps in. That's how many destinies are been perverted.
Mind you, it also happens with males too. Yes! Young boys can also be raped.
This can be avoided. How?
Never fully trust your child or children with an outsider. Be it a neighbor, a friend, even a church member or relative. Not everyone is chaste or renewed in the mind. Anyone can be channels of the devil to destroy destinies.
Also, educate your children on topics relative to this matter, especially as they grow into the puberty stage. Topics like puberty, purity, sex education and the like should be exposed to them. Teach the girls about their bodies and how vital it is to protect it.
Never think or say they are to little to be taught such things. As a matter of fact, it is the most appropriate time as to avoid them being victimized.
Learn from the two stories and protect your children. They are your heritage, your pride and mostly importantly, a project given to you by God to work on.
Their psychological, emotional, physical, sociological, spiritual well-being should be your priority.
If you have contributions on this subject, kindly drop it at the comment section. We'll be happy to learn from you.
God bless you!
Shalom!
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