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Some 90,000 people came together this week at the Texas Motor Speedway to praise Jesus and hear the word of Christ.

Are parents worried about the violence of the game or its addictive nature? For many, the answer is no. They’re worried that their kids are losing.

<p> In a recent article by The <a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2018/07/the-dangers-of-distracted-parenting/561752/" target="_blank">Atlantic</a>, Erika Christakis asserts that there is a growing epidemic of parents distracted by smartphones, unable to attend to the needs of their children.</p> <p>This issue has grown more and more over the years, given the prevalence of smartphones and their presence in our daily lives. Not only is precious time being robbed from children, empathy and cognitive growth is as well.</p> <p>The Atlantic quotes Temple University professor, Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, saying, “Language is the single best predictor of school achievement… and the key to strong language skills are those back-and-forth fluent conversations between young children and adults.” </p> <p>Hirsh-Pasek also states, “Toddlers cannot learn when we break the flow of conversations by picking up our cellphones or looking at the text that whizzes by our screens.”</p><p> <span style="font-size:10px;">Photo Courtesy: Thinkstock</span></p>

Fun and faith formation remain the foundation of Christian camping. But kids now enjoy a greater range of activities, including motocross, robotics and theater. At least one camp hosts a weeklong session for kids undergoing gender transitions.

You’ve heard of so-called “deadbeat dads.” Well, welcome to the era of “deadbeat sons.”

In a post for his Tuesday Morning Quarterback column, posted at the Weekly Standard, Easterbrook specifically questions allowing children to play football.

“Duck Dynasty” star Sadie Robertson and Grammy-winning musician Lecrae shared their personal testimonies at a mission event in Georgia that attracted over 7,000 youth.

Youth group attendance is just no guarantee that your child will continue to be plugged into a church for the long run. So what sets apart the kids who stay?

President Obama has voiced his support for a White House petition that would ban conversion therapy for youth.