Having been practicing more social distancing, and homeschooling our children has already been a rich experience.  I’m continuously being reminded of my commitments.  Kids have a way of either keeping us accountable to what we say or making us feel like we have to follow through with our word least they believe we aren’t truly caring for them.

I find myself wondering if that’s a general parental perception or if our children really keep record of all the things we say in an attempt to keep us accountable and judge our parenting style?

The perspective of my children never ceases to amaze me.  I do my best to not assume what they think.  I find the moment I start assuming they think like me is the moment that I am assuming they are my equal maturity wise.

Matthew 18:2-4 New International Version (NIV)

² He called a little child…