“May I express my personal warning about a practice that is
common in many cultures? I am referring to sleepovers, or spending the night at
the home of a friend. As a bishop I discovered that too many youth violated the
Word of Wisdom or the law of chastity for the first time as part of a
sleepover. Too often their first exposure to pornography and even their first
encounter with the police occurred when they were spending the night away from
home. Peer pressure becomes more powerful when our children are away from our
influence and when their defenses are weakened late at night. If you have ever
felt uneasy about an overnight activity, don’t be afraid to respond to that
warning voice inside. Always be prayerful when it comes to protecting your
precious children.” – Larry R. Lawrence
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