I recently started another Bible study session on Thursday mornings at our church. One of the most profound thoughts I have had lately is from there, and I thought I'd share as I try to wrap my mind around it. As parents we are given this magnanimous task of raising children. They are created by God, but entrusted to us for a time. It is not our job to keep our children from all of life's challenges, nor is it our job to "improve"on the work God has done in the creation. So often I think we feel guilty about any type of hardship or struggle our kids face. These are the things that build character, and shape a person. Also, I thinkevery time our child acts out, or doesn't achieve the way we want them to, there is a little part of us that thinks, "if only." or "what did I do to make this happen?" The truth is, they are all given different gifts, different paths. We shouldn't force them down another one for the sake of our pride. There is such pressure to conform your child to the desirable outcomes of every activity, I am thinking that I am going to loosen up a bit, and let mine be kids.
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Good thoughts. I admire my friends that so easily are able to just let their kids be kids all of the time. I too struggle with keeping the reigns pretty tight. I like them to be clean, well-behaved, quiet, outfits well-matched and their things/schedules completely organized at all times. If stuff isn't just exactly as I expect it to be I get stressed! I'm working hard to let go a little bit and just let life happen. Thanks for sharing!
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