I am just certain that I will be the very first to scoop this
My fear is that I can often parent out of fear.
The problem with that is when I am parenting out of a place of fear I cannot allow my faith to come into the picture. And that is what is so damaging to me. The fact is that my wife and I are incapable of parenting effectively on our own. Simply put, we are not enough. But God provided us with critical support systems that give us a way to navigate. When we seek and sense the Lord in solitude and when we seek and sense the Lord in community, that is when things begin to happen.
I can often find that in my busy life, fear is a better shortcut. It is easier, it comes more naturally, and takes less time. But what I lose by taking the easier road is a level of intimacy with my family, my God and my community that is much more costly.
Even more costly than overpriced videos that make me want to pound my head against a wall.
Peter Davis said...
1Good points Jim! I heard about the Disney refunds and I’m pretty pumped! I learned about the “research” behind the Baby Einstein videos in grad school for education and refused to buy them for our kids. You’re right about the fear piece! There’s a great organization called Campaign for a Commercial Free Childhood that was a big force behind Disney refunds. They do a great work of exposing schemes like this one.
Love the new blog, by the way. I’ve got you in my Google Reader! I’m looking forward to more stuff! Take care.
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