Comments on: Never Too Young http://www.worldnextdoor.org/2010/01/never-too-young/ Seeing the world in a brand new way... Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:27:46 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Lauren T. http://www.worldnextdoor.org/2010/01/never-too-young/comment-page-1/#comment-1743 Lauren T. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:20:34 +0000 http://www.worldnextdoor.org/?p=2730#comment-1743 Absolutely, our kids need to know that what they are living isn't reality for the majority of the world. We tell them all the time how blessed they are, but when they hear about classmates that have so many nicer things and opportunities than they do, it's sometimes hard to remember. So, we have always taken them with us to serve others when we do so ourselves (at least once/month at Shepherd on Saturday). As a result, they have developed a tender heart towards those experiencing injustice. They are envious of us going to Haiti in March (because I won't let them go at this time), and out 15 year old daughter has decided that Urban Ministry is where she will spend her life. So yes, they should be exposed ~ and then stand back and watch what God does with it! Absolutely, our kids need to know that what they are living isn’t reality for the majority of the world. We tell them all the time how blessed they are, but when they hear about classmates that have so many nicer things and opportunities than they do, it’s sometimes hard to remember. So, we have always taken them with us to serve others when we do so ourselves (at least once/month at Shepherd on Saturday). As a result, they have developed a tender heart towards those experiencing injustice. They are envious of us going to Haiti in March (because I won’t let them go at this time), and out 15 year old daughter has decided that Urban Ministry is where she will spend her life. So yes, they should be exposed ~ and then stand back and watch what God does with it!

]]> By: Shelley Harder http://www.worldnextdoor.org/2010/01/never-too-young/comment-page-1/#comment-1638 Shelley Harder Sat, 30 Jan 2010 20:09:52 +0000 http://www.worldnextdoor.org/?p=2730#comment-1638 Our kids absolutely need to know about social injustice from an early age. They need to learn from an early age how fortunate our culture is and how to share those blessings with others. About a year and a half ago, we took our kids, then 2 and 4 down to Sunday Suppers. We told them that we were going to bring food to people who didn't have any. Our 4 year old said, "Dad, we better hurry." This is the time to teach them because they are sponges. They HEAR what you are saying, and they are taking it all in. Our kids absolutely need to know about social injustice from an early age. They need to learn from an early age how fortunate our culture is and how to share those blessings with others. About a year and a half ago, we took our kids, then 2 and 4 down to Sunday Suppers. We told them that we were going to bring food to people who didn’t have any. Our 4 year old said, “Dad, we better hurry.” This is the time to teach them because they are sponges. They HEAR what you are saying, and they are taking it all in.

]]> By: rob yonan http://www.worldnextdoor.org/2010/01/never-too-young/comment-page-1/#comment-1632 rob yonan Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:27:01 +0000 http://www.worldnextdoor.org/?p=2730#comment-1632 We must engage them. We must do all we can to create the kind of space that allows their hearts to be tuned to things that matter most. If not, their hearts will be tuned to things that will distract. We must engage them. We must do all we can to create the kind of space that allows their hearts to be tuned to things that matter most. If not, their hearts will be tuned to things that will distract.

]]> By: Dave Rod http://www.worldnextdoor.org/2010/01/never-too-young/comment-page-1/#comment-1628 Dave Rod Wed, 27 Jan 2010 03:33:40 +0000 http://www.worldnextdoor.org/?p=2730#comment-1628 First things first...parents must first be convinced that social justice is God's agenda, care for the "least of these" Jesus' expectation, and the Kingdom of God a present reality. We cannot expect a child to grasp what a parent cares nothing about. There is no child too young to begin to understand the way of compassion. But they'll grow up to be self-centered, spoiled consumers if their parents show them no other way. First things first…parents must first be convinced that social justice is God’s agenda, care for the “least of these” Jesus’ expectation, and the Kingdom of God a present reality. We cannot expect a child to grasp what a parent cares nothing about.

There is no child too young to begin to understand the way of compassion. But they’ll grow up to be self-centered, spoiled consumers if their parents show them no other way.

]]> By: Alli http://www.worldnextdoor.org/2010/01/never-too-young/comment-page-1/#comment-1626 Alli Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:23:26 +0000 http://www.worldnextdoor.org/?p=2730#comment-1626 At whyzz.com, the source for kid-friendly answers on how the world works, we’ve partnered with qualified experts for help in discussing some of the tougher topics with kids ages 4-8; here’s our advice and talking points for helping children talk about global disasters, including the tragedy in Haiti: whyzz.com/the-earthquake-in-haiti whyzz.com/global-disasters-helping-children-cope At whyzz.com, the source for kid-friendly answers on how the world works, we’ve partnered with qualified experts for help in discussing some of the tougher topics with kids ages 4-8; here’s our advice and talking points for helping children talk about global disasters, including the tragedy in Haiti:
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]]> By: Michael Poorman http://www.worldnextdoor.org/2010/01/never-too-young/comment-page-1/#comment-1625 Michael Poorman Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:52:07 +0000 http://www.worldnextdoor.org/?p=2730#comment-1625 I think children at any age should be exposed to social injustice and the reality that it exists. We are involved in outreach opportunities that provide a place where we and our childen can experience something outside Hamiltion county and to serve the poor and the marginalized. It is GREAT to see my daughter playing with kids her own age that have a different skin color and different circumstances and realizing that they are a masterpeice no matter where they were born or their economic status. I think children at any age should be exposed to social injustice and the reality that it exists. We are involved in outreach opportunities that provide a place where we and our childen can experience something outside Hamiltion county and to serve the poor and the marginalized. It is GREAT to see my daughter playing with kids her own age that have a different skin color and different circumstances and realizing that they are a masterpeice no matter where they were born or their economic status.

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