Just Trying to Be a Good Father

[Barb]

Originally Posted by Felicity

Boys will be boys and boys are going to do this kind of thing regardless of the rules, regardless of what mom or dad say. I guess if they're going to do it they may as well be skillful.

That's what this whole deal is about. Not disrespect for authority of rules.

CS emphasized to them that they knew they were breaking rules and made sure they understood that if they did this that consequences might result. They understood that.

Then he proceeded to teach them the finer art of this particular weaponry production.

Exactly...this is much ado about nothing...

[ILG]

Originally Posted by Truthseeker

Simple question, do you think it's right to encourage disregard for authority to your boys?

I think Coonskinner has the right attitude about teaching principle while not necessarily condoning all the rules. See, what he is teaching the boys is that they will have to take the consequences for their behavior, if they choose to defy authority, it better be worth it to them. I think that is a great lesson. IN the future, rather than thinking that they must ovey all rules, he is teaching them to THINK about the consequences of breaking them.....a much more important thing than making paper wasps.....which is kind of a silly thing that he can use to teach a great principle.

Although CS would probably disagree with my thought process in this instance.....this is exactly my thought process when it comes to wearing pants and some other standards. They are not black and white scripture...they are breaking of church rules. We understand the principle and then decide whether breaking the rule is worth it or not.

BTW, CS, I sent this first post to my husband who really liked it!

[Felicity]

Originally Posted by Barb

Exactly...this is much ado about nothing...

Ahhhh well. It's good for business .... forum business I mean.

[Coonskinner]

Originally Posted by Barb

Exactly...this is much ado about nothing...

No, it's about something.

That something is this--if people for some reason or other don't like you, or you rub them wrong, sometimes they look for a way to play "Gotcha!"

"See, he's really a bad, bad man!"

I think it's hilarious.

I figure Chan got picked on a lot when he was a kid.

And our Shepherd friend of course was the hardest rock ever quarried.

He was so rough he wore his clothes out from the inside, no doubt.

And as for me, I am just a rabble rouser.

[Barb]

Originally Posted by Felicity

Ahhhh well. It's good for business .... forum business I mean.

Well yes, this is true...let's keep the controversy going!!

[Subdued]

Originally Posted by ILG

I think Coonskinner has the right attitude about teaching principle while not necessarily condoning all the rules. See, what he is teaching the boys is that they will have to take the consequences for their behavior, if they choose to defy authority, it better be worth it to them. I think that is a great lesson. IN the future, rather than thinking that they must ovey all rules, he is teaching them to THINK about the consequences of breaking them.....a much more important thing than making paper wasps.....which is kind of a silly thing that he can use to teach a great principle.

Hmm... Very good point(s)!

[Barb]

Originally Posted by Coonskinner

No, it's about something.

That something is this--if people for some reason or other don't like you, or you rub them wrong, sometimes they look for a way to play "Gotcha!"

"See, he's really a bad, bad man!"

I think it's hilarious.

I figure Chan got picked on a lot when he was a kid.

And our Shepherd friend of course was the hardest rock ever quarried.

He was so rough he wore his clothes out from the inside, no doubt.

And as for me, I am just a rabble rouser.

LOL!! I'm sure this is true...if you weren't saved and sanctified you'd be a cattle rustler!!

[Subdued]

Originally Posted by Coonskinner

And as for me, I am just a rabble rouser.

What's a "rabble rouser"?

[rgcraig]

Originally Posted by ILG

I think Coonskinner has the right attitude about teaching principle while not necessarily condoning all the rules. See, what he is teaching the boys is that they will have to take the consequences for their behavior, if they choose to defy authority, it better be worth it to them. I think that is a great lesson. IN the future, rather than thinking that they must ovey all rules, he is teaching them to THINK about the consequences of breaking them.....a much more important thing than making paper wasps.....which is kind of a silly thing that he can use to teach a great principle.

Although CS would probably disagree with my thought process in this instance.....this is exactly my thought process when it comes to wearing pants and some other standards. They are not black and white scripture...they are breaking of church rules. We understand the principle and then decide whether breaking the rule is worth it or not.

BTW, CS, I sent this first post to my husband who really liked it!

That is exactly how I see it too!

[Pressing-On]

Originally Posted by Coonskinner

No, it's about something.

That something is this--if people for some reason or other don't like you, or you rub them wrong, sometimes they look for a way to play "Gotcha!"

"See, he's really a bad, bad man!"

I think it's hilarious.

I figure Chan got picked on a lot when he was a kid.

And our Shepherd friend of course was the hardest rock ever quarried.

He was so rough he wore his clothes out from the inside, no doubt.

And as for me, I am just a rabble rouser.

Get er done, Johnny Reb!


My husband told our son that he didn't want him starting any fights, BUT if he had to protect himself he had his permission finish it.