We spend countless hours with our Middle School/High School aged sons talking about choices.
One of my responsibilities as a parent is not only to love, inspire, nurture, etc, etc. , but to give them the tools of learning, and the ability to ask the hard questions…especially those difficult life questions.
I don’t want them to regurgitate spiritually sound “Jesus” answers that they think I expect. They know those too well growing up in our home,
and I abhor hypocrisy.
Our desire is to raise thinkers.
Thinkers, who examine a situation through the lens of absolute truth, will find that it holds up under scrutiny.
So, my young sons, here is the “tool” you need to question this issue accurately, and arrive at a valid conclusion.
I have dug deep into my reservoir of wealth
to find what might bring the truth to light.
To drink or not to drink…that is the question?
So, please my teen age sons, I desire your sincere contemplation on the consequences of underage drinking.
One of my responsibilities as a parent is not only to love, inspire, nurture, etc, etc. , but to give them the tools of learning, and the ability to ask the hard questions…especially those difficult life questions.
I don’t want them to regurgitate spiritually sound “Jesus” answers that they think I expect. They know those too well growing up in our home,
and I abhor hypocrisy.
Our desire is to raise thinkers.
Thinkers, who examine a situation through the lens of absolute truth, will find that it holds up under scrutiny.
So, my young sons, here is the “tool” you need to question this issue accurately, and arrive at a valid conclusion.
I have dug deep into my reservoir of wealth
to find what might bring the truth to light.
To drink or not to drink…that is the question?
So, please my teen age sons, I desire your sincere contemplation on the consequences of underage drinking.
Pray, ponder, persevere….pretty please.
Great post, Jen! I have little ones and try to not think too hard about all the parenting that we are going to have to do in the middle school years – yikes!
Hi Jen–Thanks for stopping by via Lysa’s post. Getting our kids to think==rather than just tell us what they think we want to hear is the key! I homeschool also–two in high school, and one just gone to college this year. Once again–nice to meet you!
Luanne
Great post Jen!!! Our children are growing up so fast these days that communication with their parents DEFINITELY keeps the door open for our children. They are exposed to more and more things at earlier ages then we ever were.
It is what we all pray for – that our children will be able to think for themselves and make the right choices in their lives and not succumb to all of the peer pressure that goes on.
So funny but yucky all wrapped up in one…hee hee!
-sandy toes
I hope that we are instilling in our Kiddo the “thinking” mentality, too.
That picture is too hilarious! Gross and appropriate, but hilarious all the same.
I am loving that – what a great visual! This is something that's already on my prayer list (with a 5 & 3 year old).
Thanks for sharing!
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That is great!!
Thoughts for you… we live in Europe and they all drink younger here, but don’t normally abuse alcohol like in America. Don’t get me wrong there are many adults and some students who do, but not as much as in America.
We were back in NC, near Charlotte two summers ago for me to give birth to our second blessing and it was funny how none of the Christians there drink but they will smoke. That was acceptable. Mostly cigars and chewing tobacco… but that was acceptable. We just found it so interesting how different “cultures” even in America have different standards…
I am with you in all about teaching choices and making good decisions throughout life… just thought I would share these observations…
Great post, and photo! Though my daughter is just three months old, I am sometimes overwhelmed when I think of the responsibility that is my husband’s and mine; to train her up in the way she should go, and cultivate in her discernment to make the right decisions through her life. I pray for the wisdom!
Thank you for sharing! 🙂
Haha! That is a funny picture.
My teens are 19, 17 and 13. Legal drinking age here is 19. So far, my children have not been tempted to drink. Thank you Jesus!
Funny and gross in one post, way to go!!! Too cute and amen.
Lisa Q
Hey , your welcome, and I think its great that ya made this fit that topic, lol!!! Your blog is great and I cant wait to pop around see more of it! 😉 L A
Haha I saw this somewhere else and had to chuckle!! Kinda gross but even more clever!
Funny picture-I was never one to drink under age. My parents never made it a religious issue, just a “Breaking the Law” thing! It’s illegal, so don’t do it!
My kids better not either!
Funny picture-I was never one to drink under age. My parents never made it a religious issue, just a “Breaking the Law” thing! It’s illegal, so don’t do it!
My kids better not either!
Love the picture. And I’m just praying that my boys will stay young enough that I don’t have to think about this. Think my plan will work?
Kimba
Oh – my post tomorrow is dedicated to you. 🙂
Love the picture!! 🙂
Ok, that is so disgusting. Like, I’m gonna be sick. But clever, indeed clever. Miss yoU!
That is disgusting! Almost as bad as Edie’s hair ball from her shower drain! Did you see that post? Very funny. Thanks for the laugh.
Very funny. I was expecting something very serious and thoughtful(not that there would be anything wrong with that)but instead see this. Hee hee hee.
I have to show your pumpkins to my teen and preteen boys… they will want to make a puking pumpkin for sure!
haha that is so funny (the throwing up pumpkin part)
I have 4 sons ages 5-10 and am already talking about this stuff. I grew up with European parents and we were allowed to “drink” on special occasions. It was never a huge deal to drink. I never was “tempted” as a teen because it wasn’t completely forbidden.
I think a lot of times teens do it because they aren’t allowed.
I think it’s wonderful that you make them think.
Fantastic post Jen! Ongoing communication with my children is a very real goal for me! :o)
Have you seen Second Hand Lions? Remember the part when the two old men give the boy chewing tobacco? :o)
Sincerely ~ Tricia Anne
That is so creative and funny, but really gets the point across. I just love the vomit (did I ever dream I would leave those words in a blog comment?).