HIS MAJESTY THE CHILD
«The rod and rebuke give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother» (Proverbs 29:15).
EDUCATION
Everything was ready to go for an outing. After a long time of not seeing each other, two families were about to spend an unforgettable afternoon. They decided to go in a single car to get around better. However, at the time, one of the girls was adamantly opposed to getting into a car that was not hers. The imperative anger included crying, whining, and throwing a temper tantrum. The little girl became the star of a spectacle that seemed to have no end. The tension escalated to such an extent that they parents got out of their seats. In the end, the adults gave into the will of the persistent girl. There was no outing or getting together or strengthening of ties. Frustrated and disabled by the authority of a little brat, the family friends said their goodbyes while a victorious smile spread upon the face of her majesty.
Have you ever seen this «scene» played out? 1 have seen several episodes. I remember going out with some friends whose son dictated the time of departure and return of an outing; in addition, if we went into a store, it was obligatorily that he be bought something, not matter how small it was. The child’s authority was above that of his parents.
The problem with children who are spoiled is that they grow up with the idea that they are the center of the world and that others are obligated to submit to their will. If they get bad grades, the problem always lies with the teacher; if they have a conflict with another schoolmate, it is always the other one’s fault; they are the victims, the eternally misunderstood, the martyrs to whose pleasure must be fulfilled. They also become masters of manipulation throughout their lives, so they use all kinds of quibbles to exercise their will in one way or another. And when someone dares to defy the stability of their kingdom, they face a tantrum that adapts with age, whether it be toward the spouse, brothers and sisters in the faith, friends, or even the pastor.
When parents don’t discipline a child, life takes charge of giving them the lessons that they need. Hence the importance of imparting discipline at the adequate time.
Thank God today for the education your parents have given you. It will help you to be a good person.
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Take From: Daily Devotions for Youth 2020
«A New You»
From: Alejandro Medina Villareal
Collaborators: Gezer Noria & Misael Morillo