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Spiritual parenting, according to my Women's Study Bible notes, seeks to impart to children a love for Scripture, a commitment to a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus and a link to an organized body of believers in which children can serve the Lord and be edified in the faith.
This type of influence in a child's life develops "little people" who are respectful of themselves and others; who appreciate opportunities afforded them and sacrifices made for them; and who become independent, confident, God-fearing adults who make positive contributions to this world.
However, carnal-minded parents or absent parents have an equally significant effect on what their children become. Parents who either believe that the world owes their children something or don't care enough either way to get involved or stick around for the rearing of their children are responsible for children who will hear no one, who blame everyone but themselves for their behavior and actions and who are potentially nothing more than a drain on society.
If I am ever afforded an opportunity to question The Creator, my one criticism would be why are we allowed to become parents without first proving our worth? Why do so many get the opportunity to mess up children's lives when there are at least an equal number of spiritual, committed persons yearning for children, to no avail? Why do little ones suffer because selfish mothers and/or fathers care more for themselves than the awesome gift granted to them?
Now for the really scary part, Melvia Lett Fountain is a local (Hattiesburg, MS) school administrator and may be reached at [email protected].
- Naesp & Homeschoolers
Regardless of the reason parents decide to home school their children, the fact remains that public schools should work closely with home-schooled children and their parents in order to provide a positive educational experience for the children. "We have...
- More People Should Follow Thinking Ahead's Example
Dear Annie: My husband and I strongly disagree with your advice to "Old Enough to Know Better." Though she may feel guilt because her parents seem to be in need, she has no obligation to physically or financially care for them in any way. It is our responsibility...
- Kestrel9000 Attacks Homeschooling At Daily Kos
First off I am going to take umbrage at the title of the post, Revisionist History: The Christian Right and the Miseducation Of Our Children. Shining Celebi and Lord Epa are mine and The Big Kahuna's kids they do not belong to anyone else. The idea...
- Parental Involvement
Unless the parent or adult who is responsible for the welfare of that child promotes and encourages the thoughts and ideas generated by the teacher, very little can be accomplished. Parents — and not the school system, churches or the community —...
- More Misconceptions About Homeschoolers
I visit the Dr. Phil message board from time to time when I need material or a good laugh. Honestly some of the statements the public school advocates make are sooooooooooooooo stupid they are funny. Here are some gems from Teachsmiles (who claims to...
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Only Christians Deserve Kids?
Spiritual parenting, according to my Women's Study Bible notes, seeks to impart to children a love for Scripture, a commitment to a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus and a link to an organized body of believers in which children can serve the Lord and be edified in the faith.
This type of influence in a child's life develops "little people" who are respectful of themselves and others; who appreciate opportunities afforded them and sacrifices made for them; and who become independent, confident, God-fearing adults who make positive contributions to this world.
However, carnal-minded parents or absent parents have an equally significant effect on what their children become. Parents who either believe that the world owes their children something or don't care enough either way to get involved or stick around for the rearing of their children are responsible for children who will hear no one, who blame everyone but themselves for their behavior and actions and who are potentially nothing more than a drain on society.
If I am ever afforded an opportunity to question The Creator, my one criticism would be why are we allowed to become parents without first proving our worth? Why do so many get the opportunity to mess up children's lives when there are at least an equal number of spiritual, committed persons yearning for children, to no avail? Why do little ones suffer because selfish mothers and/or fathers care more for themselves than the awesome gift granted to them?
Now for the really scary part, Melvia Lett Fountain is a local (Hattiesburg, MS) school administrator and may be reached at [email protected].
- Naesp & Homeschoolers
Regardless of the reason parents decide to home school their children, the fact remains that public schools should work closely with home-schooled children and their parents in order to provide a positive educational experience for the children. "We have...
- More People Should Follow Thinking Ahead's Example
Dear Annie: My husband and I strongly disagree with your advice to "Old Enough to Know Better." Though she may feel guilt because her parents seem to be in need, she has no obligation to physically or financially care for them in any way. It is our responsibility...
- Kestrel9000 Attacks Homeschooling At Daily Kos
First off I am going to take umbrage at the title of the post, Revisionist History: The Christian Right and the Miseducation Of Our Children. Shining Celebi and Lord Epa are mine and The Big Kahuna's kids they do not belong to anyone else. The idea...
- Parental Involvement
Unless the parent or adult who is responsible for the welfare of that child promotes and encourages the thoughts and ideas generated by the teacher, very little can be accomplished. Parents — and not the school system, churches or the community —...
- More Misconceptions About Homeschoolers
I visit the Dr. Phil message board from time to time when I need material or a good laugh. Honestly some of the statements the public school advocates make are sooooooooooooooo stupid they are funny. Here are some gems from Teachsmiles (who claims to...