http://www.as4me.net/2008/04/18/awareness-of-guilt/ Thinking through the process of finding wisdom. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:08:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 http://www.as4me.net/2008/04/18/awareness-of-guilt/comment-page-1/#comment-1038 Michelle Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:02:44 +0000 http://www.as4me.net/?p=627#comment-1038 I think the comparison to obedience with teenagers is probably a good one. Generally, I think more active directing (forcing a child to obey and share) is appropriate for young children, when they are learning how to obey and share. As my mom says... you cannot force a horse to drink, but you can give him something salty so he will want to drink. :) I think the comparison to obedience with teenagers is probably a good one. Generally, I think more active directing (forcing a child to obey and share) is appropriate for young children, when they are learning how to obey and share. As my mom says… you cannot force a horse to drink, but you can give him something salty so he will want to drink.

]]> http://www.as4me.net/2008/04/18/awareness-of-guilt/comment-page-1/#comment-1037 Shelley Gallamore Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:07:30 +0000 http://www.as4me.net/?p=627#comment-1037 I often waffled on this point too. I see the point for both sides - go for the heart and teach rather than require. And the other side of forcing them to practice obedience. I tend to do a little of both and with preteens it seems we are relearning some of these lessons. I often waffled on this point too. I see the point for both sides – go for the heart and teach rather than require. And the other side of forcing them to practice obedience. I tend to do a little of both and with preteens it seems we are relearning some of these lessons.

]]> http://www.as4me.net/2008/04/18/awareness-of-guilt/comment-page-1/#comment-1034 Michelle Mon, 21 Apr 2008 22:24:44 +0000 http://www.as4me.net/?p=627#comment-1034 Thanks for the encouragement, Shelley. I've gone from not wanting to EVER force a child to share, to requiring it some times. I'm still thinking about it, but it seems like the right thing to do. Thanks for the encouragement, Shelley. I’ve gone from not wanting to EVER force a child to share, to requiring it some times. I’m still thinking about it, but it seems like the right thing to do.

]]> http://www.as4me.net/2008/04/18/awareness-of-guilt/comment-page-1/#comment-1033 Shelley Gallamore Sun, 20 Apr 2008 13:37:20 +0000 http://www.as4me.net/?p=627#comment-1033 Michelle, I think you are being very wise to talk about the feelings and options but to allow him (and the girls) the choice. If you forced him to share every time at this age, there would be no learning about the difference between doing it right and doing it wrong. Understanding and acknowledging that sin will be huge in understanding the need for a savior. Michelle,
I think you are being very wise to talk about the feelings and options but to allow him (and the girls) the choice. If you forced him to share every time at this age, there would be no learning about the difference between doing it right and doing it wrong. Understanding and acknowledging that sin will be huge in understanding the need for a savior.

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