This is just a simple thought that came from a situation that I had to deal with the other day. Should we allow the village to correct our children, and why do we put standards on our children (not claiming to be Christians) and we know good and well we’re falling so short ourselves (claiming to be Christians)? During my early childhood I remember my two sisters couldn’t wear pants, earrings or any jewelry for that fact, and no makeup.  We couldn’t go to movies. My sisters had to endure great ridicule from their classmates, and the constant question ..Why don’t you wear pants?  My oldest sister and I were saved at an early age. I remember after I was saved that I couldn’t do anything anymore, and I had an over-whelming feeling of responsibility at a young age.  As my parents grew in knowledge and understanding my younger sister was allowed to wear pants, we went to the movies, and we were even allowed to choose if we wanted to go to dances.

From my childhood I’ve decided not to put pressure on my child as far as salvation, but instead instruct her in what’s right from wrong, and live my life to be an example of that (to the best of my ability). She’s only 10, so the hard stuff hasn’t come yet, but I’m noticing at her young age that others are trying to correct her in non important things. Don’t get me wrong I know my girl and  she can be a handful at times with her mouth, but when I perceive that people are correcting her because they want to crush her personality, or trying to get at me or my wife through her then we’ve got some things to discuss. I had to explain that everyone doesn’t have the personality to deal with children, because they will act up from time to time, and it’s better for them to find something else to do instead of turning children off to church at an early age. If any correcting has to be done bring her to me and I will correct her. Am I wrong for thinking this way?