Years ago one of our kids got in trouble at school, the school emailed us to tell us how serious it was and the possible consequences. Zac immediately emailed back and said, “We fully agree with those consequences and support you. We will discuss further consequences at home.” We heard later that it surprised them, that too often parents are making excuses and trying to get their kids out of trouble not saying to get them into trouble. 😂
Listen, your kids are little, short, cute sinners. They are. If they get in trouble and pay consequences- praise God! Don’t bail them out. Don’t assume it was someone else’s fault. Let it sting. That is kindness as a parent- better a suspension or bad grades or not making a team than something worse.
Consequences are a gift- don’t shield your kids from that gift. And when you need to be the consequence disher- do it! One day they will thank you for being a parent.
Posted by: Jennie Allen
Momentary Lapse Of Sanity 