tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3582426849216969192.post6032534929822700101..comments2023-05-26T11:34:10.851+01:00Comments on Mining for Jems: When One Evening Poses a Lifestyle DilemmaKarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00463715059853173034noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3582426849216969192.post-46773127760133575462010-11-01T22:06:55.839+00:002010-11-01T22:06:55.839+00:00Not sure I have any easy pithy answers. Sometimes...Not sure I have any easy pithy answers. Sometimes you need to lay down the law, sometimes you need to play the role of a wise counsellor.<br><br>In all things pray for wisdom. God doesn't need you to be perfect in your parental performance, just persevere in his promises and let him pick up the rest. The world is full of grey.<br><br>Beware the spirit of pharisee-ism pf trying to get all the bases too well covered. Love, faith and hope in Christ are the point of the law, not seamless moral performances.<br><br>It's also worth asking, what the essence of childhood really is. Classical western liberalism would say that it is about innocence, play and shelter from the harsh realities of life. Whilst there is some truth in that I'm not convinced it is the core, although I'm not sure I can articulate a better answer just yet.<br><br>:-)Richard Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01992452050525845190noreply@blogger.com