The problem starts with parents who want to be friends to their children instead of parenting.

@berakha111

10 ай бұрын

Being a good parent and being your child’s friend are two separate roles that you can certainly have with your child. It’s not a “you can only pick one or the other” choice. I successfully navigated both roles with my own, who are now young adults, so I know it’s possible. I disciplined my sons when it was needed, and I played with them and we had fun together whenever I could. They never had “rebellious teenage years” because I knew and recognized when they were ready to practice independence in an area, so they had no reason to rebel against a control freak parent. If you aren’t a dictator, and you always explain the reasoning behind your decisions, your teens will respect the boundaries you’ve laid, especially if you allow them to practice GOOD communication and tell you what they think without repercussions. Good relationships take time and work. There’s no quick victories with being a parent, or with being a good friend. Trust is earned. And I can tell you, it pays off.

@johnchristopher20

10 ай бұрын

It doesn’t help when the pedophile elite is working overtime to normalize their evil.

@bethteer1509

10 ай бұрын

In today's world, there's far too many "Wannabe BFFs" instead of Responsible Parents. Yes, there are those who can Responsibly manage to do both, yet they're Few & far between!! In the meantime, the ones who AREN'T competent enough to manage both at the Sametime, they should WAIT to be the BFF After the child is Grown & on their own, being the Responsible Parent for the 1st 18 yrs of life!!

@carolwentworth3709

10 ай бұрын

Agreed

As a woman who was molested for 6 months when I was 6-7 years old and then raped in high school, I want to commend you for being good parents who are vigilant in paying attention to your children. Not only that, but your children know that they are safe to bring anything to you that other kids may be too scared to tell their parents things, that’s proof that you’ve done an amazing job raising them. I’m so very happy that your children are not part of the 1 in 3 statistic like I was. Also, thank you SO MUCH for touching on these topics and spreading awareness about this using your platform, one of the many reasons that I love you guys so very much. ❤

@MdeSouza1965

10 ай бұрын

You’re not alone! Gods bless! ❤️

@amber893

2 ай бұрын

I second that emotion. You are exactly right about their parenting skills. I commend you for being open, honest, and real because it happened to me too at 7-8 years old. I think the estimate of 1 out of 3 that are abused, is real and accurate. I thank you also for talking about this issue because the more everyone is aware, the more our children can be safe.

Her bringing this to you says a lot about your connection with your children.

The conversation about ADD/ADHD is so spot on…. My son while in 1st grade, the teacher approached me, offering a business card for a pediatrician, that could help my son with his self control. My son struggled with sitting 6 out of 8 hours a day. Same year, my husband and I volunteered to be chaperones on a field trip. The teach gave us her “bad boy” (her words, and included our son). We got off the bus, gather our groups, my husband and myself explained that the day was up to them. No kicking, no hitting, staying in our group, and immediate obedience, and we could do all the things, participate in all the activities, including a hay ride. At the end of the day, our group had the least incidents, and participated in all the activities and did all the things. The “bad boys” all sat together and wanted us to sit with them on the way back and chatted about the day.

@lyndabuchholz1216

10 ай бұрын

You know I am a trained teacher and always wondered if an adult can't sit still that many hours why in the world do we expect a child to do that? Sounds like you handled things well on the field trip.

@songbyrdha

9 ай бұрын

I’m a special needs bus driver and I have some kids that have impulse control issues. I was heartbroken this year when a child told my aide and I that their mother said they were a “bad kid.” It made me so angry. We have been working really hard this year to help them understand that there are no “bad kids” or “good kids”, there are only good choices and bad choices. We all make choices all day every day. We praise when they’re making good choices and make sure that they know that we are proud of them. We deal with bad choices with an appropriate consequence and a reminder about choices. We let them know that they can start fresh every day. Often we give them the chance to start immediately with an approvement in attitude. This child has made a complete turnaround in behavior both on the bus and in the classroom. We have decided that we’re going to come up with a reward system and continue to set goals for him to meet. He runs out everyday excited to show us his report for the day and we make a fuss over him for making good choices. This goes for adults, too. There are no good or bad people, just good or bad choices. 🤷🏼‍♀️

I went through this with my daughter. The boy mom said she was lying. She threatened us so I had to take it to the police. The boy was 15 yrs. and he and his mom was charged.

Our daughter came to us with a relative she had met , and she started getting inappropriate conversations on the internet! She told us why she cut him off!! Believe your children 🥺 he was later prosecuted for what he was doing to his children!!!

@johnchristopher20

10 ай бұрын

“Those you (have been trained to) trust the most.”

We have 17 and 20 year old daughters. When they got their cell phones we told them they needed to provide us with their username and passwords for any social media sites. They know we can check up on them at anytime. Social media is such a huge platform for predators, bullies, scammers.

@Madzguy007

10 ай бұрын

When I was 17..which was 20 years ago... My parents didn't know how to use the internet.. But our internet was slow.. And I think the worst you could find yourself with was porn... Nowadays it's a total different story.. I would be extremely careful with letting a kid do anything on the internet

@kanek0yuki

10 ай бұрын

At that age I 100% would have had more than one account if my parents asked for that.

@debbiechristiansen7130

10 ай бұрын

Excellent parenting! The Christian Author/speaker Josh McDowell had the predator that got him as a kid right on his parents ranch as the Forman/manager. He would be left home & told the old fashion saying, “You mind your manners & listen to … so & so, while we are gone”. So horrid! Some Parents can be so ignorant in this area.

@skyebates246

10 ай бұрын

Twenty is a grown woman I can understand the teenage daughter But treating an adult woman like that is a bit strange.

@yooperventures2830

10 ай бұрын

@@skyebates246 If you read what I wrote I said when they got their cell phones. My 20 year old daughter was 14 then.

25+ years ago when our oldest was in 2nd grade they wanted him on meds for ADHD and we had him evaluated by our Pediatrician. Both teachers and doctor wanted to give him meds and we were absolutely a NO! He was just bored because of his intelligence so we got more advanced work for him and that seemed to help. I had to take a more active role with his homework but it was worth it!

I'm sad with tears in my eyes this is tough to listen to, but it's a worldwide problem. I'm a 63 year-old Irish male who is still trying to get over what happened to me in the 1970s/1980s . You do what you have to protect your children. Take care. Michael, Ireland 🇮🇪

@NewWorldOldSoulPodcast

10 ай бұрын

❤️

@MdeSouza1965

10 ай бұрын

@Michael… you’re not alone. God bless! ❤️

@karendunn7110

9 ай бұрын

❤

The sad part about these boys acting this way is that it doesn’t stop as a teenager. I am a single woman and grown men are doing the SAME THING! To be honest I’m ashamed of how far we have gone backwards!!! I truly feel disgusted every time a supposed man asks for an inappropriate picture!! 😢

I was a teacher in elementary for 32 years and I know I made a difference in many students lives. Most teachers got into teaching because they love children and enjoy seeing their eyes light up when they see learning going on in those little heads. I enjoyed all the years I spent in school and university (49 years all together). It was my career and I would not change many things about it. When I had my son, he argued so much with me about homework ( 7 years old then) , especially reading. He did not want to read. I told him I read every day and I learned so much from books. He answered:" That's your job, you get paid to do it." So I decided to pay him a dime a book...till the books were a little longer, so I uped it to a quarter. That year, it cost me 17$ app. and he never asked to get paid after that. He could read and enjoyed it. To this day, he falls asleep with a book every night. I wish I could have homeschooled him but I was a single parent and had to work. The issue with homeschooling versus public or private schools is not the schooling, it's the parents and their lack of time and envolvement with their children. They will tell the teachers it's their job to teach their children when the children don't even know basic life skills or things that should have been taught at home before they came to school. Not only the children think entitlement but parents also. Children don't say please and thank you anymore. They don't wait their turn, they need instant gratification. School age is too late for that kind of teaching. Parents should be made to come one whole day in each of their children's class every year to see what goes on. They might stop co planning and support the school system and the teachers. Besides being a parent, teaching is the most important job there is. One in not paid enough and the other not at all. And we expect our children to be the best at everything. The system and some parents are failing in this. My opinion only.

I've taught in public schools and Christian schools, and I homeschool my grandchildren in English and American literature and writing. I was deeply engaged in your conversation about education. I REALLY wished I were at the table to participate in the conversation. Fascinating! I agreed with everything you said. And I do not think you will look back and have regrets. Carry on!

As a survivor of abuse myself, I was a very guarded mom to my two sons. People use to tell me that I was lucky to have boys and not have to worry about them. I would tell them that I didn’t agree with that.. kids are abused regardless gender. And I wish a lot of parents would come to understand that, especially in the days we are living. Mind you, my “kids” are in their 30’s today but during their preteen years we had one computer that was shared by the entire family… each one had their own login. I installed a program (it wasn’t visible to anyone) that I’d get a notification if anything inappropriate came up and it would take a screenshot of that page, time and who was logged on. My youngest got busted and he himself asked to have a break from the computer. We had “the talk” and yes it was a bit uncomfortable but I wanted my boys to know I wanted what was best for them and that there are sick people out there that didn’t have their best interest. Sometimes they said I was over protective but today they understand why and agree. I was also divorced and raising my kids alone.

@lindak3030

10 ай бұрын

I agree, it's a myth that daughters are more vulnerable than sons. Your kids are your kids, and they all need protection. If anything, my sons took longer to learn to recognize when they had to be more deliberate and thoughtful and use critical thinking about situations than girls their age - and I think that's in part because society teaches girls early that people might be "out to get them" and boys are often given the message that they can take care of themselves - and that's not necessarily true. That message can often mean that boys don't come to parents when they need help.

@user-my4wr7qw9f

10 ай бұрын

Thank you. Look after yourself . God bless. Michael

That’s very sad that the mom was dismissive, and we can see her son is following in her footsteps and denying he did it.

@AB-ol5uz

10 ай бұрын

she was likely very embarrassed to receive such a call but she should have just said that, apologized, and said she would address it with her son asap. And if that's what she thinks snapchat is for - then she should block it from his phone.

@stacybroussard3097

10 ай бұрын

Yes @bornagainbeliever!! I completely agree with you 💯 Our children make mistakes but it is up to us as parents to teach them right from wrong. If they don't get that from us they will only do it again and again.... Come on parents, let's teach our children right from wrong and what inappropriate is 🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏

I agree parents aren’t keeping children accountable because they aren’t saying “No”. Everyone wants to be their children’s friend instead of parent. Discipline is necessary & not easy “no means no”. Discipline isn’t yelling it takes patience. Thank you both for enlightening other’s!If you are extreme than I was also & my daughter is 36 now. 🙏🙏🙏Blessing’s

@NewWorldOldSoulPodcast

10 ай бұрын

Yes! 💯

@factsmatter4030

10 ай бұрын

I use to tell mine... I'm not your friend, I'm your mom. Friends will never look out for you like I will..factsmatter

@lauraquigley6403

10 ай бұрын

@@factsmatter4030 EXACTLY!

I started homeschooling my son because he was struggling in public school. I joined up with other homeschooling families. We would meet up once a month for the parents and kids were together. There were activities for the kids and we as parents would discuss issues we were having with certain subjects. We had field trips to museums, the zoo, and activities that were educational. My daughter is now a psychologist at a prison, my son is in the military in leadership roles. Never underestimate how a homeschooled kid will turn out. They are usually really great leaders and thinkers. ❤❤❤

When my daughter was in middle school she and her friends were constantly bombarded on and off social media to send inappropriate pictures. We had to file a police report after one incidence…long story with an important message for parents everywhere: eyes wide open, always. You don’t owe anyone trust! Outside your immediate family, folks need to earn it!!! Also, adults have no business bypassing parents or guardians to communicate with anyone else’s child. Sadly, many parents do a better job taking care of and protecting their pets than they do their children. 😮

I experienced multiple instances of abuse as a kid. I was shy, scared, broken home, gullible, etc. I'm ashamed that it took until adulthood to see what actually happened to me. Now I'm a mother of two and am pretty "extreme" as well. My kids safety and well being are foremost in my mind at all times.

@NewWorldOldSoulPodcast

10 ай бұрын

❤️ I'm sorry that happened to you

As a former social worker who worked as a CPS investigator and did forensic while welfare training I have seen way too much horror stories! Many of the kids on my caseload unfortunately ended up on the streets becoming prostitutes because the enormous amount of sexual abuse they were victims of. And regardless of what the media tells you the recidivism rate of pedophiles is much higher than what is reported. And I agree Jeremy, there is a double standard when it comes to men on boys compared to women on boys victimization, and it's not talked about enough! It just feels like anymore the best thing to do as parents is to home school your kids just to keep them safe from predators and liberal teachers trying to indoctrinate them into embracing transgenderism or some other looney left-wing idea that has become so prevalent in our school system today! Bottom line - we live in a very evil world today and all children are targets. Predators were once themselves victims and were 'groomed' so they have learned how to target their victims. The predator in the video you shared is most likely a registered sex offender and is only sharing his 'targeting' techniques to somehow hope it helps minimize his lengthy registration sentencing? It's extremely sickening.

@GoTo-KleckfilesDOTCOM

10 ай бұрын

Lots of evidence and survivors telling how caseworkers were trafficking them. Sad stuff happening. We have satanic ritual abuse happening in the highest order. Courts (judges), officers, and down to the CPS worker. I've been horrified over what I've learned in the last decade. Tunnels under schools and churches actively involved. I don't trust no one.

What I am most appreciative of with your podcast is that you dive into very uncomfortable topics that very few want to touch. Thank you. These things need to be said and talked about. In my opinion too many parents want to be friends with their kids. They don't seem to understand that being a parent is the greatest responsibility there is. As I see how many young people are today the very first thing I think is that this kid, this young adult, didn't have parents that took that responsibility seriously. As you mentioned Melissa about the parent who said it was your job, too many parents view the teacher as a glorified baby sitter. That is why my father, who was a teacher, got out of teaching. He was no longer allowed to teach and too often parents refused to be a part of their child's education. That was 35 years ago, and now all we have to do is look around and see the result of that. Thank you to you and all the parents who take their role seriously. You all are the hope for the future. Love you guys!

Parents have to be so switched on how manipulative, calculating and clever many paedophiles are. Their ability to gain the trust of the family is such a big step in their process. Enjoying your pod casts so much. They’re so varied and interesting. Great job guys.

Thank you for opening the awareness of what predators look for. I also homeschooled my two children for 13 years as a single mom. Because I had to get some work in too, they were responsible for getting up and ready to start school at 8:00am so we could be done by noon. It was a schedule that worked and we stuck to it all those years.

I am so glad Nevaeh has a sense of self and was comfortable to come to y'all with that text message. It is unfortunate the other parent was not grateful for the information so they could educate their child on appropriate behaviors. As for experimental schooling I believe some experimental classes are a benefit. Back in the mid 70's Colorado had experimental kindergarten classes. They tested each child prior to the start of the school year and those with a certain IQ level entered the experimental class. I was one of those students that attended the experimental class. We were taught Spanish, art appreciation, music appreciation, algebra, geometry and much more. I believe these classes changed how kindergarten is being taught today. I am so glad I was exposed to that level of education at an early age. Eli would do so well in a class of this nature because it is encouraged to question and seek knowledge. I wish that aspect of the experiment carried into all the classes of today. It would be so helpful to so many students to have the ability to self seek knowledge.

Great content Melissa and Jeremy. We live in very very scary times. I have 6 & 7 yr old grandkids and the fear of predators is very real. AND you are not alone in your thoughts and beliefs about sleepovers etc. You truly are amazing parents!

I am 63 years old and in this day and age, I would homeschool!! Too many wackos out there!! I love you guys!!

@nothingbutthetruth7554

10 ай бұрын

Same!!!

As a child, a elderly neighbor of my grandparents attempted to molest me. Fortunately I knew to run and would never go back. Later, when I was babysitting the father came home and attempted to molest me. Again, I walked out of the situation. Teaching your children to stand up for themselves even against adults is so important! You are doing an amazing job!

God I’m so glad I was raised in the 1960s it was fun being a kid !

Just an observation. Melissa is a provider too. She's equally, perhaps moreso (as she edits) involved in the channels here, so she's not just a caregiver, she's making money too and she deserves credit for that, and all the side jobs she's had over the years. She also protects her kids. Not to knock Jeremy in any way, but Melissa provides, protects, organizes, raises and schools the kids, cooks and cleans, designing buildings, caring for horses, etc. she's doing a lot and deserves full credit for that. She's definitely not just a housewife.

Good discussion, but it's very difficult for me to sit and listen to that guy without losing it. I'm not sure I would have been as rational in dealing with that problem as you were. You are exceptional parents!

@NewWorldOldSoulPodcast

10 ай бұрын

We are learning as we go

The fact that your daughter would approach you with the situation speaks volumes to your relationship with your kids, and it's commendable. Too many kids dont have that level of comfort with their parents. Good discussion

Excellent. I am now 78 (and the one who sent Eli the dinosaur puzzle from the Royal Tyrrell Museum). I live in the home on 5 acres where I grew up in Morgantown, WV. I was lucky enough NOT to go to kindergarten as they were private in those days. Played with neighborhood children. I walked to Flatts Grade School: 3 rooms and 2 paths. We said the Lord's Prayer, pledge of Allegiance and sang the first verse of America every morning. When I was in public school we were encouraged to absorb a lot of facts and to think for ourselves. I graduated from WVU w/ a BA in botany and went to The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for an MA in plant taxonomy/ecology. Later I returned and now have my PhD in plant ecosystems (a branch of taxonomy). I am utterly disgusted at what public schools and colleges/universities have become. Neither alma mater will financially benefit from me and my property is worth a bundle, but I won't fund the garbage I see being pumped out. This was an important discussion you had today.

What a hour! I think back to raising my kids, we didn't have the cell phones and social media but the grooming and molestation were things that had to be watched. You are right, parents are the ones best to guide and educate their kids. Thanks for all you do and for letting us see into your activities. God bless you all.

My Mother was an elementary school teacher, and resource teacher. Our family’s very aware of ADD & ADHD. We had Hooked on Phonics too. I volunteered in my children’s classrooms, PTA and school site council. We were sports coaches and went on field trips. We enjoyed our children. 😊❤🙏

Unfortunely a friend of my 2 older grandaughters was taken from her front yard from a man than texted her online several years ago. She had a simgle mother that worked nights, an only child! This man started texting her, she was lonely, and fell for it! Je abducted her from her front yard! It was quite a story in our town! I dont remember ot barely heard all the details, but praise God she was released and got home! That surely brought that kind of thing HOME to her friends and they stay in a small click now, even my oldest grandaughter thats in college! Its a very scary world out there for all these children!

It,s time to do what you did exactly. Talk to your children, talk to whoever asks for such things as parents. It,s very hard to bring your children up with morals that your children have been taught. Your talks are true and home bound, never just silly stuff, your family is amazing , praise your parenting ability and ethics, congratulations. ❤

I am very proud of your daughter for having honesty, courage, and being comfortable enough to bring this to your attention. You both are as perfect as any human parents can be and is just another example of what makes you all enjoyable to watch. Everyone can learn something from this and all your videos. You should be proud of yourselves!

'Why' is one of the most important words in the English language. It is this quest for knowledge that allows one to grow with an open mind to what can be as well as what was.

As a parent with 2 children now grown I've always found it amazing how other parents react when it's 'there child'. If I had ever received a call as you had to make I would of immediately went and done a full out investigation and if it was my child... ohhhhh, he would have been dealt with swiftly! You're not truly loving your child if you protect them from their consequences and refuse to train them up to be responsible for their actions as well as teaching them morals and values for themselves as others.

When i was growing up(like 7-9) my mom read books and talked to me all the time about stranger danger, strangers trying to touch me,etc. But then she started dating a guy when i was 10 who molested me and when i told her, she said i was wrong and then let him move into our house for another year.

Wanting to protect your children doesn't make you overbearing...it makes you a good parent!

Hello. I have an 18yr old daughter, she came to me recently with an inappropriate pic from a boy she didn’t know; she wanted to know how to handle it; after we chatted for a bit, she reported & blocked him. It’s so sad & frightening that we have deal with this.

This is why I'm seriously considering homeschooling my son. I have made a point to not force him to hug and/or kiss people (even family) if he doesn't want to. Also, I'm a single mom with a vulnerable son. I am and have always been very protective of him. ❤

Praying for everyone, male and female, to see, hear, and share this information with the world. To many children are subject to this filth. Victims. 😢😢😢

Our daughter is 34. When she was 16 A similar incident happened and like yours the dad did not believe his son sent this inappropriate. My husband showed him the text and asked if that was his sons number ? The dad in turn ended up thanking us Made his son apologize to my husband for what he text to our daughter. My husband has that blind rage thing when it comes to our family. When our kids were in HS they were also not allowed to have phones until 16 and at 9pm phones were plugged in an outlet in the kitchen. No one was allowed to have them in their rooms. You guys are Great !!!

I'm so glad I'm not the only paranoid Dad. I've always made sure any adults involved with my kids at school, activities etc are well aware there are real consequences to one's actions.

Many kids fall for this to be liked, they dont realise its actually an adult asking and that once those pics are out there... you have no control over where it goes...its hard to tell them the tough unpleasant facts of the world out there. Well done Neveah!

Our daughter has special needs so we continually had to tell her about strangers because she thought everyone was nice but now she is alot older she knows better and I am proud to say our faith gave us strength and helped us to help her thank you so much because this video must have been hard for you to do❤

You two give me renewed hope for our society and for the young people who will make up the future. Thank you for discussing hard subjects like child predators.....such an important subject to be made aware of. Also, I home schooled my girls for nine school years. They grew up to have such great time management skills despite our laid back schooling. You touched on something important.....they learn to be self-motivated. When you're corralled with large groups of kids, you lose that, in my opinion. Keep doing what you're doing ❤

As a 66 year old female that was SA at 8 years old by a lifelong family friend, this really hit home. My Mom and Dad trusted him to babysit my brother and I until 2 a.m. (I do not blame my parents!) I never told my parents,as he had told me never to tell anyone or he would hurt my family ! But it's as if they sensed it and never had him babysit us again. So you never know who is a predator!

@flamingogirl57

10 ай бұрын

P.S. Also in looking back , I can see how he had groomed me to trust him as he was my Father's farm hand and our parents had been lifelong family friends. He was 15 years older than me.

It is sad some parents don’t actually “ school” their kids when they homeschool. And neglect happens with those poor kids sent to school as well. Many kids come up dead and everyone asked why didn’t the teacher notice the child was starving and tired and had dark circles under the eyes from dehydration or marks on their body… so abuse is a real problem very real. All walks of life rich and poor families. Sickening. My kids are homeschooled. I’m so aware who’s watching me in public as well. my kids are just entering their teens. My daughter gets looks from men of all ages and I glare at them like I’ll take their head off if they don’t look away lol she is a beautiful young lady and no one will take her innocence from her! I keep my 2 sons close as well!

Great conversation, you're definitively not alone! Please note that not just adults can damage your kids, it could another kid older than yours, even same gender, there are cases between girls, teens to little ones, please be always aware of your kids. I always say that a trauma caused by a mamma bear is always less than a trauma caused by any predator of any kind, there is no comeback from that.

Having them homeschooled really helps to keep them off from cell phones until 16. The amount of time they spent in digital world nowadays is disturbing and not going in the right direction at all. No preparation for these kind of problems are available - not for parents, kids or teachers it seems. It´s great that your daughter came to see you abour it. What a sign of trust.

It is sad that often some parents feel they need to cover for their child, instead of questioning their child and talking to them about what is acceptable and what is not. Being an older past teacher I have run into some of this.

It's NOT just boys it's girls too. We had a "trusted" teenage (girl) neighbor who would occasionally babysit and we found out when our two children were well into their teenage years all that happened. It was just so, so sick. We had no clue anything had happened until much later, they were both that frightened of this neighbor!

You guys provide such a strong responsible example for so many of us who have never had or recognized clear and firm boundaries being provided by those supposed to be parenting yesterday and today's children. So many examples of irresponsible and overwhelmed human adults not knowing how to respond, guide or set good, safe, firm, boundaries and definite lines never to cross while making sure your children are keenly aware and learn from the 'get go' (age appropriate) --what is expected and why. Being able to have absolute trust in responsible, strong moral, ethical, spiritual, loving parents or guardians is priceless! In my mind you and others like you ought to be required listening/ watching as we grew up and long before we ever became parents. I cannot thank you folks enough for what you are helping to reinforce and provide for our consideration and edification. EXAMPLES PLUS PLUS!

Totally agree with your strict parenting style, and home schooling. I was a single Mom, but I was very strict with my girls. My kids are adults now, and they have thanked me for protecting them. I did not let them sleep over ever, but did allow some of their girlfriends to sleep at our house. Even then, I was shocked at the conversation I overheard from some of these 6th grade girls. After that sleep over, she asked me if she could be home schooled because she did not want to be influenced by these girls that were already having sex with other boys in the class. I immediately let her home school and she excelled and skipped up a year, and graduated early. God bless you and your beautiful family.

From the parent of four now adult kids, you are making the right choices regarding this issue!! Bravo!

We need more parents in the world like you! I used to have a daycare center with my mom and I would always say that having a daycare center and helping these children was the best job in the world but wasn't worth it due to the parents

This is so important and I am so glad that you touched on this topic. This topic hits very close to home for me, I feel that these pedophiles cannot be rehabilitated! My personal opinion, that kind of sickness doesn't go away, given the opportunity they will do it again!!

@NewWorldOldSoulPodcast

10 ай бұрын

Agreed

Wonderful, pertinent discussion. I'm so glad that you're approaching such timely and important topics. Bravo for the protective measures that you take for your sweet children's safety--and you explain to them the 'whys.'

This gave me chills listening to this. I have children in competitive sports and with coaches all the time. Thanks for opening my eyes again!

My youngest brother, 8 at the time, was singled out by his predator grade 3 teacher, and was given all sorts of extra attention which led to an invitation to accompany him to Disneyland as a reward for the most improved academically over the school year. I was 16, and recall talking to Mom about it, and I suggested that this teacher, whom we had met before several times, to come for supper and he brought his mother. All went well, and my brother went to Disneyland. He came home a week later and was very quiet. When pressed for a reason for his reticence in talking about his trip to Disneyland, all he told Mom was that Mr. Can't Recall His Name climbed into bed with him one night, as they shared a motel room with two beds. My brother told my mother that Mr. Predator told him that he wanted to 'Love" him, and was promptly told to get out of his bed or he would scream. Apparently, that ended that, and nothing more untoward happened, my brother assured my mother. This was at the end of the school year, so Mr. Predator was long gone, and did not return as a teacher the following September. I once dared to ask my brother for myself to assure me that he was okay and that nothing truly happened? He assured me that he had nothing more to tell and the subject has been closed for the past 50 years. I believe my brother, and he is a happy, fulfilled man today. I lament that Mom and I were so gullible, and we both carried guilt for trusting this creep, but he was the grade 3 teacher, someone we automatically held in high regard and trusted with our children. Thank you for such an important discussion, Jeremy and Melissa.

You are not alone I am very extreme when it comes to my kids. They were not allow to sleep over anyone’s house. I didn’t feel bad because I was raised the same way so to me it was normal. I just couldn’t do it. They used to get mad but I always explained to them why I wouldn’t allow it. Eventually they had a one sleep over at age 17 but I made sure who lived in the house. How the parents were to their own kids etc. It was still very difficult for me.

Great parenting guys..your family is truly blessed 😊❤

You guys are great! Great discussions and great questions you ask each other. . . . . .

You are doing a great job with your family. Thank you for sharing with us. 😊❤🙏

BRAVO on hoime schooling your children. It is nice to have you a part of our lives in this venue. I an 67 and find it great to listen to well-rounded, mature, intelligent conversation.

I agree with how you're handling things with your children.

I am so glad you tackle the difficult subjects. There are so many children that are suffering and without parents to guide and protect them. Good job. Keep up the pod casts. I love the building projects very much.

I have a 19 year old and the first time she went to a sleepover she was around 15 yr old. I have two younger boys and they have never asked me if they can go to a sleepover. It’s not something we do in my family. I am gonna do all in my power to keep them safe.

Absolutely loved your podcast today. You gave so much great information to your subscribers. I as a former school bus driver 10 years know that you are doing the best thing for your kid's by home schooling your kid's. Compared to when I was growing up and going to public school and riding the bus I was shocked at what I was seeing and hearing on my bus from some kid's and their parents. I guess it was around 2007 when I started driving. On the 2nd day before I opened my door to unload I had them to stay on the bus because I had something to say to all of them. First thing I said was I despise bullies and it want happen on my watch. I let them know it was my job to protect them from anyone to my best ability and that also meant from each other. I wasn't aloud to get into their discussions but I was able to let my director who was very involved in letting principals know what was going on with the students. I had a great relationship with my kid's I had to be off for a day the next day they would jump on the bus and hug my neck in which I wasn't suppose to let them but I would turn my head but I would pet them on their face. They would say please don't be out again we hate that other driver because they are hateful. They would yell we love you Miss Dee if they started getting a little to loud and I would tell them to quiten down some they would always apologize saying they were sorry. Sorry about rambling on so long and I could keep on but I will stop now. I love and miss my kids so much but my health stopped me from being able to do it any longer. I adore your family.😊

Thank you for being the type of parents that you are. That your children are as safe as you can possibly make them. And they know they can trust you. I wish our families could have been friends when my children were younger.

I hope your kids know how lucky they are to have you as parents. The ADHD really hit home. My nephews were almost put on medicine, but their mother did her homework & her & my mom really proved the doctor wrong ( to much to get into now & it was over 50 years ago) but it was So common to just call it & pass out pills like candy, such a shame.

You know I have to tell you this the first time I've shared something you guys have shared on your program and I have to tell you I really like the way you handled this and the way you're raising your children knowing that kids make mistakes and do things wrong and embarrassed to cop two things but I'm so glad that you teach your kids lovingly and fairly so that they realize it's not about having to defend themselves but to always be honest with their behavior even if it's inappropriate and the way you guys have shared this I'm so thankful for I ended up sharing it on Facebook hoping that someone would watch it and learn from it instead of defending their children make sure they find out the whole circumstances and learn how to deal with their child without feeling that they have to put the responsibility on the person who's been perpetrated against instead of the traitor we handle it while they're young more than likely when they're older these things won't reoccur thank you again

Parents today are a lot different than our parents were if we were wrong we were disciplined our parents didn’t stick up for us if we were in the wrong we were punished.And taught the proper way to act and to respect. Love your new show on KZread you They are wonderful parents and teachers.

I must compliment you both. Just from hearing bits and pieces of your lives, struggles and triumphs you've had I admire you both. Your children will do wonderfully. You demonstrate intelligence, thinking skills, hard work ethic and love. I'm enjoying your episodes. Blessings to you all. From a grandma!

Thank you again, for a great podcast!

Fascinating discussion. It's so important to be on the same page as parents. I like that about you both..

YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY NOT ALONE WITH THE WAY YOU PARENT. MY HUSBAND AND I TOO PARENT THIS WAY . WE HOMESCHOOL AND AROUND YOUNGER PARENTS WHO THINK WE ARE OVER THE TOP WITH HOW WE PARENT OUR 4 GIRLS. NEVER WILL I CHANGE THE WAY WE PARENT OUR CHILDREN.

Thank you so much for educating people on this subject! My family had to deal with this at church! Sunday School teacher began to heap attention on our 8 yr old son. My son came to me and told me that he felt uncomfortable at how the teacher was touching him! He was VERY specific and knew it was not ok. Teacher was invited to our home and confronted. He lied. Your advice is lifesaving!

I really appreciate your podcast and video channel. As a former educator and parent of two home-scooled children, I have to agree that the public education system is dedicated to shape students to meet a model that serves certain specific industrial and profit based motives. Our children were 180 degree opposites. Our daughter, who was a finatically dedicated figure skater gave us the challenge that got us into home schooling . She excelled at home school and eventually at a charter school that allowed her in the last year of her high school years to wrap up her high school diploma and go on to graduate with honors from BYU in Utah . Our daughter is now working in her carreer feild and happly married. Our son on the other hand, unfortunately had some learning difficulties that neither my wife or I had the training to identify. Now I know that we could have accessed resources from our local school dstricts that would have helped him. We did also enroll him in the same charter school for his final year or two in high school and he completed the program. He was unable to continue on to studies either in collegic or vocational fields. This has made me much more appreciative of the uniqueness of each person and how hard it is to accomplish educational efforts for every child with their unique strengths and weaknesses. Thanks for your efforts and I look forward to each weeks program.

Another provocative topic! I hope it gives parental figures who have struggled with how to start the narrative with children in their care about these difficult conversations.

Great chat. For me as a single mom,everything is situational and has the potential for growth. A couple thoughts…. I encourage my daughter autonomy and support on her path. Remember, support also means to challenge and ask questions. I want her to be her own self and advocate, listen to her intuition because sometimes, unfortunately, people who are trusted are fallible and do terrible things. I’m also still single out of protection. I know we’re a target and I don’t have time for that crap. Parenting is hard. I’m so grateful for a kiddo that is neurospicey, strong, fierce, and ain’t gonna take it.

Wonderful podcast you two!! Couldn’t agree with you more. It’s our job to protect, nurture and guide our kids. ❤

It is good to hear about a father dealing with issues over his daughter. I have 2 daughters and I got to deal with guys who were inappropriately interested in them on 3 occasions. I think we would visit well and I'd like to share them with you.

Back in the late '80s, I worked in a private psychiatric/substance abuse hospital that had both adults and juveniles. I vividly remember a boy who came in, he was adopted, and his mother admitted him because he got caught with a joint. She was almost eager to believe how "bad" he was. The problem was, her biological son (same age) was a dealer. Total blinders on him.

Good for both of you....Agree with everything you are saying. As parents we have to be "over protective"...If we don't, who will. We live in a wicked world...light and darkness.... For Neveah to come to you and tell you what happened, shows what kind of fantastic parents you are and what kind of great relationship you have with your kids. GOD BLESS!!!!

We homeschooled our daughter K- 8, for her safety, the neighbourhood school was just not an opinion. We were able to get her to a private all girls high school where she flourished Thank you for this podcast

Hearing this conversation from others is so important and helpful in helping others have the same. Our family thinks the exact same.

You're not extreme. You're smart, wary and AWARE. So many operate in a daze of cluelessness. We get one chance to raise our kids. Well done!

You are definately not alone. My husband and I were the same way with our children and with our grandchildren. We weighed every situation. There were even some friends that we did not allow our children alone with. Nothing tangible but the hairs raised whenever they were around the kids. We eventually cut ties with them. A few years later they had their own children and he was arrested for molesting his daughters and one son. So you have to listen to your gut as well. There always clues or instincts that something isnt right but people havweed a tendency to not listen to those instincts or to brush them off as paranoia.

Another great podcast!❤

Boy have times changed! I graduated High School in 1972. We had no pagers, cell phones or any type of social media other than a land line phone. I always carried change in my pocket in the case I would need to use a pay phone. I'm impressed that you are taking control by being good roll models to your children. That in itself will make them good roll models amongst each other in the family unit and others outside of it. Good job Souza adult units! Be well and God Bless!

Thank you for being honest and vulnerable. I love that you don't shy away from hard subjects or speaking truth to things such as toxic masculinity or pros and cons of both public and homeschool education. I appreciate you.

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I totally agree! My husband and I were very protective of our kids and now even our grandkids. I love your podcast! Your topics are so on point!

I am not a parent but I feel like you are doing a great job 👏🏼 keep up the good work. You both seem to hit the nail on the head with your discussions of the topics that you have covered. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and opinions.

I was a school social worker for around 5 years. It is so crazy how parents just brush off things. I can tell you protecting your child from things like this is so very important and if your child is the one sending messages get that child help as in explaining the importance of not sending text like that and the repercussions that could occur later in life. One of the main reasons I left my school job was to homeschool my son and help protect him from some of these things. Limit social media, never would I ever allow snap chat. Check their phones. It’s not a privacy thing they are children and need guidance. I’m so thankful that your daughter came to you. Keep up the parenting skills! I can say from experience and the stories I could but can’t legally say it changed my life views for sure.

This is one of your best videos. It was sad to hear what happened to your daughter, but with a good parenting relationship she came to you. I love how Dad handled it. The saddest part of this scenario is how and what this young man will grow to be as a man. True love corrects and parents the child and admonishes them when wrong is done. Blessings to y'all.

This was an excellent episode Jeremy and Melissa!!! I was raised by very conservative parents in the Midwest and found that I was sheltered but appreciate that I learned right from wrong and that my folks cared enough to take my welfare into consideration. My father job was government and he knew like you Jeremy what type of scary people were out there. As a grown up I feel it gave me the tools to be aware of situations that can be unsafe. You are great parents and they are good kids due to how you are raising them. Thank you for your perspectives during these podcasts. Kudos to GSL!!

Protect children at all costs! This world is full of deceptive people and predators! I am glad you are having this discussion.