PARENTING IN A MEDIA FILLED WORLD

Balancing Christ-centered character development

with mass-media influences

An informative and enlightening presentation of both the beneficial and the harmful aspects of the 21st Century's most established forms of entertainment and information.

Discussion Topics Include:

     “A vast wasteland” vs. “a toaster with pictures?” 

    How much do we watch?

    Is this a generational issue?

    What are the core concepts of media?

    What are the “Direct Effects”? 

    How can we help our young children?

    What is on the TV this week?  

    What about media violence?

    The true content of popular video games.

    Dealing with internet dangers.

    Good music and bad music.

    Regaining your parenting identity!

WESTSIDE CHURCH OF CHRIST

4 Sessions on Sunday, AUG 29^TH

9:30 am, 10:30 am, 5:00pm and 6:00 pm

100 Crestmont Drive @ Mesa, El Paso, TX

915-584-9475

The presenter, Delton McGuire, holds a graduate degree in communication from Stephen F. Austin State University, specializing in media effects, and an undergraduate degree in mass communication from Oklahoma Christian University.  He has served for many years as a Church of Christ minister, college instructor, parenting skills trainer, houseparent, and therapeutic foster parent.  He is currently development director for Cherokee Home for Children.

FREE CHILDCARE (Birth thru 3^rd grd)     PRE-REGISTRATION REQUESTED

LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED FOR EVERYONE