Internet Safety

1. What article did you choose to read for your fourth article?
“Let Our Voices Be Heard” Elder M. Russell Ballard
2. What were the most important things you learned from the readings?
I found it so true when he stated "The choices we make in media can be symbolic of the choices we make in life. Choosing the trendy, the titillating, the tawdry in the TV programs or movies we watch can cause us to end up, if we’re not careful, choosing the same things in the lives we live." We must be careful in what we see. We must remember that we are accountable for our stewardships and that this evil is not on the streets, its coming into our homes. The media can devastate our families.
3. How will what you have read influence your actions as a parent and/or teacher of children and youth? Elder Ballard stated, “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” I plan to teach my children and students about safety in the media. I will not tolerate evil. My family will be very careful about what we view. He also stated, "We need to raise our voices with other concerned citizens throughout the world in opposition to current trends." This can be done through talking to people, blog posts, emails, etc.
4. How can you use what you have learned from the reading to have a positive influence on family and friends?
I will not allow the media to corrupt my family and friends. I will tell them what I have learned and we will be careful about what we allow into our lives so that we will not be hurt down the road.