Plugged In is a Focus on the Family publication designed to help equip parents, youth leaders, ministers and teens with the essential tools that will enable them to understand, navigate and impact the culture in which they live. Entertainment is a potent influence on our culture for both good and evil. Through our reviews and discussions of that entertainment, we hope to spark intellectual thought, family discussion, spiritual growth and a strong desire to follow the command of Colossians 2:8. “See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather than on Christ.”

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Why do today’s teens answer the question, “What is character?” with good looking? Since when did physical appearance become a character trait?

Society and pop culture send unchristian messages like:

• It’s all about me.
• Sex outside of marriage is the norm.
• Girls must dress sexy to be attractive.

What’s at stake with this kind of thinking? Our culture’s moral compass — and our sons and daughters’ future.

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Barna Group Studies on Culture and Worldviews

What is happening in the lives of American teenagers?  How can churches, parents, and leaders better understand and respond to the needs of teens and young adults?  Explore this section of the Barna website to illuminate the next generation.