Children today, especially in wealthy families, grow up surrounded by AI-powered voice assistants that mimic human behavior, raising concerns about their well-being. Research from MIT indicates that interactions with devices like Amazon Alexa and Google Home may alter how children perceive their own intelligence compared to that of the virtual assistant. Young children often attribute human characteristics to these AI devices, believing they have feelings and emotions, which can shape their understanding of social interaction. This perception is further complicated by the tendency of people to be impolite to virtual assistants, potentially influencing children to mimic such behavior, unlike the emotional responses they learn from real human interactions. Moreover, AI toys like 'My Friend Cayla,' an Internet-connected doll, use voice recognition to interact with children in real time, recording and transmitting conversations online, which raises significant privacy and ethical concerns. Such devices, marketed as educational, can influence children through constant conversation, potentially manipulating them into consumer behaviors or exposing them to values that may not align with those of their parents. Parents must ensure a balance between children's time with AI systems and real human interaction, as face-to-face engagement teaches essential social skills and emotional sensitivity that AI cannot replicate. The immersion of children in AI technology also poses risks of hacking and exposure to inappropriate content or values, especially if the programming reflects an anti-Christian mindset. Parents are urged to verify that the values taught by AI devices align with their own before purchasing, as the health and safety of a child's mind are at stake. This society increasingly encourages children to seek answers from AI rather than parents, potentially leading them astray from proper guidance and into harmful influences.

We bear a sacred duty to prepare our children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren to shine as godly seed and living testimonies of truth in a world consumed by self-indulgence. Our obligation demands hard work and sacrifice, using the gifts given by God to fight for our children, helping them maintain the light of truth amidst a culture that views parental guidance as stifling. In these dangerous times, we must raise our children in the way they should go, protecting them to the best of our abilities while trusting the Father to shield us from evil and the inability to discern truth. We are to guide them carefully through all circumstances, ensuring they burn brightly as they control their ability to think and measure truth. Self-sacrifice, not self-love, is the cornerstone of this responsibility, requiring us to deny ourselves for the sake of our children, setting us apart from a world that learns endlessly but never grasps the truth.

In the context of enduring challenging times and preparing for the return of Jesus Christ, the importance of loving and guiding children according to God's way is paramount. Parents bear the responsibility to instill discipline and correction in their children, ensuring they do not fall into self-centeredness and entitlement. Without such loving correction, children may grow to believe all their actions are approved, leading to destructive behaviors and a lack of restraint, as influenced by the world under Satan's sway. A loving, godly parent understands the necessity of discipline, recognizing that delaying gratification is essential for lasting success in life. If parents fail to raise their children with God's guidance, the world, driven by Satan's subtle influences, will shape them instead, often promoting disobedience and self-love through emotional rewards for wrongdoing. This gradual shift in childrearing practices has contributed to the moral decline observed over generations, moving away from a foundation of godliness. The call is clear for parents to take charge of rearing their children in a manner that aligns with preparation for the Kingdom of God. By doing so with love and concern, they counteract the worldly trends that foster disobedience and self-absorption, ensuring their children grow in a way that honors God's purpose.