Children are exposed to resources that may harm their healthy development. The parent should be aware of their child's friends and influential factors such as the media and the Internet. This supervision does not necessarily mean censorship. Benign supervision will assure that the child does not feel the parent's pressure.

In some cases the parent may choose to close an eye to the child rather than to create a power struggle. The possible damage to the child by exposure to negative influences may be less than the effects of taking a strong stand. Somebody whom you respect, such as a Rabbi, may help in this case. Explain both sides of the situation as fairly as possible, and then determine whether the power struggle will ultimately have a positive effect.