http://papiblogger.com/parenting_tricks/when-your-kids-are-at-their-worse-show-them-god%e2%80%99s-grace/ Your Guide to Creative Parenting Tricks Tue, 21 May 2013 22:43:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 http://papiblogger.com/parenting_tricks/when-your-kids-are-at-their-worse-show-them-god%e2%80%99s-grace/comment-page-1/#comment-36660 Maria Elena Garcia-Ruiz Fri, 22 Apr 2011 17:39:30 +0000 http://papiblogger.com/?p=2213#comment-36660 OOoops,sorry, there's a typing error...the part which says"Also, in many ways...the computer ommited: "Also, in many ways, their personality and character come into play.For example...." ;) OOoops,sorry, there’s a typing error…the part which says”Also, in many ways…the computer ommited: “Also, in many ways, their personality and character come into play.For example….”

]]> http://papiblogger.com/parenting_tricks/when-your-kids-are-at-their-worse-show-them-god%e2%80%99s-grace/comment-page-1/#comment-36659 Maria Elena Garcia-Ruiz Fri, 22 Apr 2011 17:34:26 +0000 http://papiblogger.com/?p=2213#comment-36659 I agree with showing them Grace also on certain occassions...in order to teach by exampIe what God has done for us and how merciful,patient,loving,etc...He is with us. I have done it many times; However, they also need un 'jalon de orejas' and to be 'grounded' when necessary. Otherwise they will think they can get away with 'anything' in the future. In my opinion, it depends on the severity of their wrong behavior or wrong doing. Also,in many w For example, Jonathan's strong-willed and stubborn character requires more correction and discipline. Whereas Elena's well-natured and self-conscious personality requires less. A stern look and mild lecture might just be enough for her to correct the bad behavior. She often knows what she did wrong and will try hard to correct it right away. Overall, I believe there IS a time and place for everything: and,yes, sure, I agree that on Easter weekend, they DO need to be shown Mercy-- not only for the sake of having peace at home, but also to teach them (and show them) how much God LOVES US-and them,of course-,and model our gratitude for what He did on the Cross for us: His Ultimate Gift of unimaginable Mercy, eternal Forgiveness and undeserving Love...for All of Us...=) I agree with showing them Grace also on certain occassions…in order to teach by exampIe what God has done for us and how merciful,patient,loving,etc…He is with us. I have done it many times; However, they also need un ‘jalon de orejas’ and to be ‘grounded’ when necessary. Otherwise they will think they can get away with ‘anything’ in the future. In my opinion, it depends on the severity of their wrong behavior or wrong doing. Also,in many w For example, Jonathan’s strong-willed and stubborn character requires more correction and discipline. Whereas Elena’s well-natured and self-conscious personality requires less. A stern look and mild lecture might just be enough for her to correct the bad behavior. She often knows what she did wrong and will try hard to correct it right away. Overall, I believe there IS a time and place for everything: and,yes, sure, I agree that on Easter weekend, they DO need to be shown Mercy– not only for the sake of having peace at home, but also to teach them (and show them) how much God LOVES US-and them,of course-,and model our gratitude for what He did on the Cross for us: His Ultimate Gift of unimaginable Mercy, eternal Forgiveness and undeserving Love…for All of Us…=)

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