A good friend of mine, the Rev. Matthew Lorfeld, an LC-MS Lutheran and a child of Faith Lutheran in Allouez, recently posted the following for his congregation. He writes not about the dangers of kids and the Internet... not about warning parents to keep their kids away... but instead points parents toward good resources that they can trust. I liked it so much I'm stealing it lock stock and barrel. Here's what he wrote:
If you have kids that can walk and talk, chances are you also have kids who are already playing on the computer and surfing the web. While this can be a cause for concern for parents, with the right guidance there can be a treasure trove of fun, educational, and faith building websites that your kids can enjoy. Today I'd like to introduce a couple:
Arch Books Online by CPH For yeas CPH has been publishing Arch Books, which tell Bible stories in rhyme. They are great books for beginning readers. Now this new website will read these books to your children online highlighting each word as it goes. Of course, you can turn off the narration and read the book yourself. Either way, if you have children ages 2-7, show them this website.
JCPlayZone by Lutheran Hour Ministries This website has many fun activities including a Frogger-like game, Leopardy, Bible Stories, Devotions, and even recipes. Parents can also check out the companion site: JC Parent Zone for parenting tips, articles, and Q & A.
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