Obviously what we let our children be exposed to will differ a lot based on the child's age and maturity. However, what standards does your family have as far as sex, violence, and profanity go in media? Books, movies/television, and video games would be the biggest areas. As my children are still young, we try to shield them from profanity and anything more sexual than kissing (think Disney Princess level). Mild cartoon type violence isn't really a problem, but I know that even if they were to walk in on a movie that my wife and I were watching, we would be more concerned about sex or nudity, and profanity, rather than violence (not gorey or scary though). I know when I was a boy (probably 12 or 13) my parents bought me a computer game that was rated M for violence. I was surprised and remarked on it. My dad pointed that I had no problems differentiating between reality and fantasy. At the same time, we had the TVG box that would mute swear words in movies and TV shows. We couldn't watch Friends because the characters had premarital sex. (However, they did give permission to watch the uncut version of Schindler's List in 4th grade.) I saw an explanation somewhere that talked about this seeming inconsistency... Violence in movies is pretend, profanity is part of a character, but when actress is naked onscreen, that is actually somebodies daughter being exposed up there. Thoughts?

Oops! Thanks, I had forgotten about that in HHGTTG! I think Starship Troopers may have some sex in it also, but I can't remember for certain.

I'm with the OP wrt violence vs sex for kids. Check into Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy, by Douglas Adams(?)

I really like the Star Wars books, they have them in all reading levels...

Thanks for the suggestions, I will look into these!

I just ordered this book (along with our first set of BOB Books!) From Amazon. Wondering if anyone has read it? I saw the author and his daughter interviewed on the news earlier today.

Not sure if that is what I want...is it a book, or several different books? I am kinda looking for one thick book that I can read out loud...KWIM?

Wal Mart sells Tramontina TriPly - Clad stuff, basically the same thing...we love it!

lol April Fools jokes. Google always goes all out with their jokes. :)

I don't get it, is this some kind of inside joke? Around here it is very common for houses to have a sign asking people to please remove their shoes when they come in...

Wow, I am surprised at the answers. Do you think that some are called to be doctors? Wouldn't it be the same for educating your children?

No, I am including all that. Poor folks don't have 401k's, or car insurance...they usually rent, etc.

So, we ordered some: From my wife:

All those who mentioned Brian Regan, I have seen a little bit of his show on Netflix...didn't seem that funny. Could maybe you post some of his funny lines? :D

I agree with the previous 2 posters. You don't want to be the cause of trust issues in this relationship.

Thanks! I edited my OP to make it more useful! :)

Are the any alternatives to SOTW? Something that does pretty much the same thing, but from a different author or authors? I think I would prefer something from multiple authors, just for comparisons sake. Let me know if you know of anything! Christian or secular is fine, I am interested in accuracy. Also, mostly looking for more in the US history era.

She reminds me of the talking heads on Fox News (take that as you will). It is a compliment considering her age haha.

I think my hair is too short probably to look good with a hat. Oh well, maybe when I change jobs.

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Many adults are surprised that teens and even younger don't have trouble with learning theology and sound doctrine. Don't dumb it down for them. I think the book Young, Restless, and Reformed talked about this (you could apply any lessons learned to any church, not just a Reformed one). Check it out.

John Adams mini-series?

Depends on how you define "clean." Jeff Foxworthy and Jim Gaffigan and Bill Engvall and Demetri Martin tend to avoid harsh swears, but occasionally an adult joke or a minor profanity will be there.

I do enjoy all the Blue Collar comedy tour guys (Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall, Ron White, Larry the Cable Guy)

I'd be surprised...I have 2 moms, 3 sisters, a wife, and 3 daughters...lol!:lol::lol: