Don't abuse children for money!

THE EDITOR, Sir:

Are you a poor parent? Are you struggling to survive? If such is the case, is it all right to allow a man to use your daughter to satisfy his sexual desires in exchange for money? The answer is absolutely NO!

Why do we say a firm NO!? Psalm 127: 3 tells us that children are a reward from the Almighty God. In other words, children are precious gifts from God. How do we treat a precious material gift from a dear and true friend? We cherish that gift! We try hard to keep it from getting damaged! We do not abuse that gift! Hence, how should we treat HUMAN gifts who are worth far more than any precious material gift?

No matter how much money a man might offer you in order to take advantage of your daughter, you should NEVER accept it! Giving your underage daughter to any man for money is a serious case of child abuse!

How it hurts God to see children being sexually and emotionally abused for money! Parents, preserve your dignity and that of your daughters and sons, too. Your children will love you in return. Most important, Almighty God will be well pleased with you.

BRIANNA PATTERSON

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