tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4875978694962746381.post5805070514208105219..comments2024-02-19T21:15:22.887-08:00Comments on Orthodox Christian Education: Uprooting Passions in ChildrenOrthodox Educationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16158206312581428386noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4875978694962746381.post-89622571926064395352009-02-18T13:37:00.000-08:002009-02-18T13:37:00.000-08:00Although I agree that the passions can become root...Although I agree that the passions can become rooted in children--even at an early age--I think we need to blame ourselves for that first and foremost. <BR/>Furthermore, we need to be very cautious about trying to blame bad behavior on the passions because it could be-- developmentally speaking--very age-appropriate. For instance, the example of removing a child from church because "giggling or talking is not pleasing to God" reflects more our own fears about being judged by others rather than what God expects from a young child. This could potentially be demoralizing and have the opposite effect on our children.<BR/>Parenting is probably the most difficult yet sacred vocation there is. It would be nice to have a few formulas to go by every time our children misbehave. Unfortunately, reality has taught most of us that what works for one child doesn't necessarily work for another. Knowing what works means getting to really KNOW our children. It requires time, effort, prayer and most of all LOVE. Our God is a personal God, "who calls his own sheep by name." May God have mercy on us!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4875978694962746381.post-78316960444759298672009-02-13T14:51:00.000-08:002009-02-13T14:51:00.000-08:00Thanks for this wonderful article on the passions....Thanks for this wonderful article on the passions. I pray to God that He will take care of all the childrne of the world.Pres. Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18225418546314783569noreply@blogger.com