how many parents wish they could sheild thier kids from all thats bad?

I agree with you 100% I have children their ages,12,21,23,28 years old. I have had times when in prayer God gives me warning of danger or of the kids doing things they shouldn't be doing... He cares and loves them more than we do. If we stick close to God, He will guide us in raising our children. Of course their is always free will and personal responsibility. We have to be the best examples we can be. We have to be willing to humble ourselves before them when we make mistakes and say, "I was wrong & am sorry." We must be a parent and not try to be a pal. We are the only parents they have, they have plenty of friends. It is best to start early, give them manners, morals, & social skills. But most of all give them God & give them love! Then you will enjoy your children so much more.

We cant stop our kids from experiencing bad situations - we are still humans. The world is full of trouble waters and everyone has one's own share of the trouble, but sure, we can help prevent our kids from going through a lot of what we went through ourselves. First, discover how best you can be of a support to your kids (financially, educationally, psychologically, morally etc). Let them see life in a perspective different from yours (when you were a kid). Let them know they can always work out solutions to any challenges coming their ways. Let them believe in you, themselves and God.