So I was just watching a little TV this evening, and a commercial came on for a new movie that is supposed to be hitting the box offices sometime in the coming weeks. The title is "Zack and Miri Make A Porno." As I sit here, I start to wonder. I don't watch things that are rated R, and I am careful as to what my kids watch. I have the parental locks active on my TV, and I try to screen the different children's programs that they watch. I take an active role in telling my kids right from wrong, and I watch what I do and say to make sure that I don't inadvertently teach them something that they don't need to hear coming from daddy. I want to be the parent that answers questions with the truth. Seeing this commercial, I can only imagine the conversation that could come of it.

When I am watching sports, my kids ask things like "Why is the football not round, daddy? Why is the baseball white? Why does the man in the race car spin around when he wins, daddy? Is he mad at the other racers?" You get the point, right? I can only imagine the question "Daddy, whats a porno?" How would you answer that? I am offended at the proposal that I might have to answer it. I have seen the commercial a few times, but it just hit me tonight. Is this what I want my kids seeing? I remember a time where evening TV could be safe for families unless you were watching certain stations. The ABC's, NBC's, and CBS's were usually safe ground. After the commercial, I started really analyzing the sound coming from my set. I sat in horror as I realized the content that was puking itself from my satellite box. I realize and appreciate that the world will seek to influence my children - that fact is inevitable. I just had to come to the harsh reality that I did not fully know my adversary.

Be an advocate for your children - they need it.