Cloaking the Parent in You

Do you know the Camdens? They’re that cool, but not so cool family in the hit TV series “7th Heaven”. Many are wondering why the show has lasted this long. Cheesy family programs, especially those involving religion, usually have a very short shelf life.

I think one of the reasons why it is still a hit even among the teens is that the show doesn’t always depict the Camden family members as having halos on their heads. The Camden children are always running into trouble, and sometimes associate themselves with persons that have questionable character.

The head of the family, who is also a pastor by the way, is both permissive and overly protective. He would sometimes spy on their friends, albeit discreetly, to see if they’re a blessing or a headache. He’s a cool dad even though he gives sermons on the pulpit.

It’s not unusual for parents to conduct background checks on the friends of their children for possible criminal records, especially if their kids are spending a considerable portion of their time outside the house. If you’re planning to sleuth on the peers of your child, be sure to do this discreetly. After all, spying on them would be “uncool”.