Letting Kids be Kids

Many people can look back on their childhoods and say what they would like to change or what they would do/give to their own kids. These days, we need to let kids be kids. Kids are dealing with fear from shootings, comparison from seeing “perfect bodies” on the internet and how many likes they can get on their posts.

Kids should be able to play and not worry about money or their clothes or food. Sometimes it’s hard to provide things when you are first starting out but kids don’t need to hear about the struggle until they are old enough to know they are safe and taken care of.

So many movies and shows portray romantic relationships as a goal in life as well. Just look at Cinderella, you’re told “They lived happily ever after!” once she gets married to the prince. Life doesn’t end nor begin once you have a partner. Kids should see shows of kids playing and learning.

Let kids be kids. They are so perceptive. They see the way you make faces in the mirror when you don’t like the way your body looks. They see so much. It’s time to work on ourselves and find a way to better for them. After all, “Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him.” Psalm 127:3

“Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged.” Col. 3:21

“Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.’” Matt. 19:14

Challenges and questions of the week:

What ways are you going to change your heart, mind, and thought processes so you can be better for your family?

Song of the week:

Getting Started by Jeremy Camp