My mother would have scolded me for being so stupid as to run across the street. she probably would have gone so far as to make me apologize to the driver who hit me. She scolded me for breaking my arm when I ran and fell after being late because I didn't come home when she called me.
I vowed never to do this as a mother. I screw up so much. And I especially did when I was a very young mother. My biggest screw up is to be sarcastic when I scolded them. Sarcasm is so hateful.
To John, you did not cause your children to leave and remain inactive in the church. It was their choice. I had a very abusive mother and I never strayed from the church for long. Love them unconditionally. Hug them, tell them you love them and praise their accomplishments. They will return to you. Don't give them the indication that their heads are not screwed on right.That will drive them away. Good luck.
JohnJanuary 20, 2015
Although this appears to have the best applications for younger childreen and youth. It hit me like a sack of bricks . . I have completetely blown it with my fully-grown son and daughter that are inactive. I have been praying and waiting for the Spirit to re-screw their heads on straight instead of applying these principles
Thanks so much for this article!
JohnJanuary 19, 2015
Although this appears to have the best applications for younger childreen and youth. It hit me like a sack of bricks . . I have completely blown it with my fully-grown son and daughter that are inactive. I have been praying and waiting for the Spirit to re-screw their heads on straight instead of applying these principles
Thanks so much for this article!
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AprilJanuary 20, 2015
My mother would have scolded me for being so stupid as to run across the street. she probably would have gone so far as to make me apologize to the driver who hit me. She scolded me for breaking my arm when I ran and fell after being late because I didn't come home when she called me. I vowed never to do this as a mother. I screw up so much. And I especially did when I was a very young mother. My biggest screw up is to be sarcastic when I scolded them. Sarcasm is so hateful. To John, you did not cause your children to leave and remain inactive in the church. It was their choice. I had a very abusive mother and I never strayed from the church for long. Love them unconditionally. Hug them, tell them you love them and praise their accomplishments. They will return to you. Don't give them the indication that their heads are not screwed on right.That will drive them away. Good luck.
JohnJanuary 20, 2015
Although this appears to have the best applications for younger childreen and youth. It hit me like a sack of bricks . . I have completetely blown it with my fully-grown son and daughter that are inactive. I have been praying and waiting for the Spirit to re-screw their heads on straight instead of applying these principles Thanks so much for this article!
JohnJanuary 19, 2015
Although this appears to have the best applications for younger childreen and youth. It hit me like a sack of bricks . . I have completely blown it with my fully-grown son and daughter that are inactive. I have been praying and waiting for the Spirit to re-screw their heads on straight instead of applying these principles Thanks so much for this article!
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