I’d finger paint more and point the finger less. I’d do less correcting and more connecting. I’d take my eyes off my watch and watch with my eyes. I would care to know less and know to care more. I’d take more hikes and fly more kites. I’d stop playing serious and seriously play. I would run through more fields and gaze at more stars. I’d do more hugging and less tugging. I would be firm less often and affirm much more. I’d build self-esteem first and the house later. I’d teach less about the love of power and more …
Several years ago, I was talking with a friend who was adamant that you should send your kids to public school. His thought was that, Christian kids need to realize at an early age that there are people that will strongly oppose your beliefs and even make fun of you. To a degree, I see his point. I grew up going to public school and I believe it made me a stronger person. Around middle school, I wanted to home school so bad. I tried to convince my parents that I wanted to home school because of the evil environment …