Socialization
This morning, I was observing our 11yo son, somewhat in awe. He's a young man. He does a man's work, has a mature attitude about it, behaves maturely, etc. I kept telling myself, "He's only 11yo!" Our girls, 13yo and 16yo, are also amazing young ladies. Many of our friends who are considered by the world to still be children could probably run their homes as well as most adults. And they are happy children. What a blessing to know "children" like this. They work hard (generally without complaint), and they play hard and enjoy each other's company.
When I was relating my thoughts about 11yo son this morning to Keith, he said, concerning "children," "youths," etc., "Apparently there is the potential for them to be more mature and social when they are not properly socialized."
Mary Susan
When I was relating my thoughts about 11yo son this morning to Keith, he said, concerning "children," "youths," etc., "Apparently there is the potential for them to be more mature and social when they are not properly socialized."
Mary Susan
posted by The Bradshaws at 9:00 AM
3 Comments:
One thing that impresses me with our boys (and probably your children are in the same category), is for not being "properly socialized" they have the ability to relate well to adults and younger children, as well as others their own ages.
Or perhaps Keith should have said "IMproperly socialized." My mom commented that when she talks to our Anna-Rose (7yo) on the phone she feels as though she's talking to an adult. I think it's a great compliment!
That is the difference between unnatural, age segregated (negative) socialization and natural, family/community (positive) socialization. God's way seems to be foolishness to the world's wisdom.
May God grant us an extra measure of grace and mercy as we strive to teach our children to walk in His ways, when we may not always see clearly ourselves.
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