Who is making the "Bad" Mistake?

"For yourselves know how you ought to follow our example. We were not idle when we were with you, nor did we eat anyone's food without paying for it. On the contrary, we worked night and day, laboring and toiling so that we would not be a burden to any of you. We did this, not because we do not have the right to such help, but in order to make ourselves a model for you to follow. For even when we were with you, we gave you this rule, "If a man will not work, he shall not eat." We hear that some among you are idle. They are not busy; they are busybodies. Such people we command and urge in the Lord Jesus Christ to settle down and earn the bread they eat. And as for you, brothers, never fear of doing what is right."   -2 Thessalonians 3:7-12

Our world is changing fast. It has changed so much just from when I was a kid. It seems like in the last 15-20 years our parenting skill have changed for the worse. Parents used to make their children learn the value of work and what it mean to earn an honest living.

Now days it is very common for kids to grow up and still be living off of mom and dad. If they aren't still living at home at the age of 30 then they are still using their parents to support them.

SEAROUSLY, Why?

Why can't parents tell their children no? Why must we allow our children to use us as a crutch? Why can't we teach them to grow up and be responsible adults who work hard for what they want and need. Parents are way to quick to bail their children out of trouble.
Don't get me wrong! I am a mother of two boys, and I find myself having the urge to jump in there and prevent my boys from having to learn things the hard way. Trying to protect them from the heartaches and the difficulties of life. But when we do, all we are doing is preventing them from learning what life is about. We hinder them from growing and learning how to live life with out holding mommy's hand.

There is no such thing as a "Bad" mistake, in fact they are necessary to learn. The only time a mistake becomes a "Bad" mistake is when we don't learn from it!

Today's question is: Who is making the "Bad" mistake, is it our children or are We as parents by not letting our children learn and grow up?

Father, I pray that You will step into our parenting world. Show us how to parent Your children the way that You created us to do. Help us to let go of the reins and allow our children to grow, to fall, and to learn. Our world is fast becoming a scary place. Give us the comfort in You to know that You are in control, You have our children in Your hands. Teach us to trust You and give them over to You. Father, give us peace in such a scary world!
In Jesus name, Amen
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