The For the Strength of Youth the guidelines for Media and Entertainment seem fairly straightforward, but it’s not really straightforward in practice.

Choose wisely when using media because whatever you read, listen to, or look at has an effect on you. Select only media that uplifts you.

Families can differ in the ways they interpret the counsel given about what is fitting entertainment. When LDS youth get together for a movie night or dance there is often a wide variety of what is deemed appropriate. Even within families there can be differences of opinion on these issues, not just between parents and teens, but sometimes even between spouses.

How do we navigate these differences in practice while teaching our children by word and example?

How do you make choices in your family about what entertainment is worthy of your time?

How do you know if something is worthwhile if you haven’t already viewed/read/listened it?