The most
difficult task of parenting is helping children develop the ability to deal
constructively with reality. As a parent, you do your best to protect your
child from physical harm. What parent would permit their toddler to play in the
street or be near a swimming pool without constant supervision? Concerned parents teach children how to deal effectively
with reality.
Dealing constructively with reality
assumes intelligence and aptitude for change. Every child within proper age
range and with normal intelligence has the capacity for understanding and
accepting facts pertaining of the real world. Reality becomes distorted for
children and adults as they are being inundated with false information from those who appear trustworthy.
A truth
to embrace is that God constantly holds us accountable for what we model to
others, especially children. God gives us initiative and wisdom for making
effective changes as we choose to commit our lives to him. God is faithful to
forgive and cleanse from all unrighteousness when we confess and turn away from
sin. This is God's reality.
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