Love love love this! So much of the heart of this, that people are not convenient and that we need each other, is at the heart of what I’ve been trying to talk about with others. Thank you for giving me more words and phrases to help paint that picture
There should be a button at the bottom of the post that allows you to copy the link if you are on your phone. Then you can put it wherever you would like. If you are on your computer, you can copy the URL. Is that what you were looking for?
I am so grateful for pieces and words on this topic that convict me and help me be more aware of our language about and around children. As a childless woman right now, I find it difficult to honor (and maybe even defend) children in conversations where negative talk about them is prevalent. Do you have any advice on how to shut down and/or steer comments in a better direction to honor children well?
If it is parents that are complaining, I'm not sure that they will listen to you. That probably depends on your relationship with them. In general, I do think you can avoid the regular, "I don't like kids," "kids freak me out," "kids are so annoying," that whole bit. Honestly, if we felt more uncomfortable saying things like that it would make a huge difference. If you get to spend time with children, let them know that you enjoy them, tell their parents that you enjoy them. Acknowledge children when they walk into the room, give them your time and attention and talk to other adults about what that has done for you. Now I feel like I'm rambling but I hope that gives you some more ideas!
Love love love this! So much of the heart of this, that people are not convenient and that we need each other, is at the heart of what I’ve been trying to talk about with others. Thank you for giving me more words and phrases to help paint that picture
I'm so glad it was helpful! Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment!
I’d love to reshare this post- what is the best way for you to do so?
There should be a button at the bottom of the post that allows you to copy the link if you are on your phone. Then you can put it wherever you would like. If you are on your computer, you can copy the URL. Is that what you were looking for?
Ended up sharing the URL, yeah! I just was curious if a particular form was more beneficial/preferred for you (and sending traffic to your page). <3
Well, shew, that’s my conviction for today. So good. Will read this again and again alongside James 3.
Amber, it's for me too. So glad it met you where you are!
I love your motto. That's one to remember!
I am so grateful for pieces and words on this topic that convict me and help me be more aware of our language about and around children. As a childless woman right now, I find it difficult to honor (and maybe even defend) children in conversations where negative talk about them is prevalent. Do you have any advice on how to shut down and/or steer comments in a better direction to honor children well?
If it is parents that are complaining, I'm not sure that they will listen to you. That probably depends on your relationship with them. In general, I do think you can avoid the regular, "I don't like kids," "kids freak me out," "kids are so annoying," that whole bit. Honestly, if we felt more uncomfortable saying things like that it would make a huge difference. If you get to spend time with children, let them know that you enjoy them, tell their parents that you enjoy them. Acknowledge children when they walk into the room, give them your time and attention and talk to other adults about what that has done for you. Now I feel like I'm rambling but I hope that gives you some more ideas!