Training children in the way they should go in 2020 isn’t easy.

Recently I came across a thread on Twitter. The topic at hand was, "Daughters starting college and concerns about sexual assault". https://twitter.com/nbedera/status/1217893350436569088?s=21

I have to admit I was extremely disappointed in the conversation. The article stated that (in their opinion) That there was nothing that can be done to prevent sexual assault.

I have a big problem with that statement. Maybe I am old fashioned with my thinking. I believe that there are many ways you can prepare your children for college. Your daughters can do things to prevent being attacked (I believe).

1.) Dress with modesty.

Proverbs 31:30 NKJV

Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, But a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised.

2.) When walking around at night always travel with a buddy, in this way it is harder for a predator to attack you because there is strength in numbers. Always be aware of people watching you.

Ephesians 5:15 NKJV

See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise.

3.) Prepare your daughters- Have them take a self defense class so that should they be attacked they have a better chance of fighting them off.

4.) Remind them to make good choices- drinking, and being intoxicated with people who dont have their best intrest at heart is always a bad idea.

5.) If the campus allows it think about getting a conceled carry licence. Sometimes just the presence of a defensive weapon is enough to scare away a predator.

6.) A traditional rape whistle. It has been proven that if you make alot of noise and draw attention to yourself when being attacked your "Attacker" is more likely to run away to avoid being seen or caught.

7.) When talking to teachers, professors, and coaches always make sure to either bring a buddy or do it in a public place and never alone behind closed doors as that can invite a situation that is unwanted.

Now let me say that I in no way do I mean to come off as a prude. I am not and I am all for empowering our daughters but this thread just really got under my skin. It went on to say that the best thing that Fathers can do and I quote:" Let your daughters blow off their dad sometimes. Let them talk back. Let them leave the room in the middle of arguments." It goes on to say that this will build the relationship with their dads so that they can feel like an equal. I don't know about you but I was raised that those actions are disrespectful. The Bible says in Exodus 20:12

'Honor your father and your mother,'

To me that means something, since becoming an adult I have felt like an equal but I didn't have to disrespect my parents to feel that way. In my opinion the further we get away from God and the teachings in the Bible the more we see these kinds of thoughts. The closer we get with God the more assured we fell we are never alone and he is always with us.

Psalms 23:1-4 NKJV

1.The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. 3. He restores my soul. He leads me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. 4. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.