Peer culture through technology is becoming the dominant influence in shaping our young peoples’ lives. A lack of safe boundaries and ethical online interaction exposes our youth to a dangerous world.

“Without enough face-to-face interpersonal stimulation a child’s neural circuits can atrophy, and the brain may not develop normal interactive social skills.”

– iBrain; Gary Small, M.D. and Gigi Vorgan

Exposure to unrealistic stereotypes and superficial values are in opposition to the development of a thoughtful and contributing member of society.

“Girls struggle with mixed messages: Be beautiful, but beauty is only skin deep. Be sexy, but not sexual. Be honest, but don’t hurt anyone’s feelings. Be independent, but be nice. Be smart, but not so smart you threaten boys.”

– Reviving Ophelia; Mary Pipher

Human connections are under siege leading to social and emotional isolation. We have more resources and more parents trying to be effective, but they are impacted by the anti-family elements in our culture.

• 73% of youth do not have meaningful relationships with adults.
• 80% do not believe adults in the community value them.
• 63% do not have the assets (skills and knowledge) to resist negative peer pressure.

– The Search Institute