He’s got God’s Back
Posted on 8.22.08 at 11:26 pm
So it’s finally happened. SM had his first “fight” at school…… over God.
It all went down today at school.
Apparently SM and a little boy at school were talking about where people come from. SM tells the little boy that God makes people. The little boy replies that that is not true. People are made from magic. SM and the little boy begin to argue and yell at each other, so much so that the teacher has to intervene.
I told SM that I was proud of him for standing up for his beliefs. I explained to him that there are better ways of handling things when people don’t agree.
So I ask you, how am I to discipline my son for standing by his believe that God created man? I just can’t do it. I can’t.
I mean what would you do?
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8.23.08 at 12:15 am
Dollymama comments:
I’d say the same thing you said. And then I would teach him about the importance of grace in disagreements like this one, and talk about self control. Overall, a great opportunity for learning and growing!
8.23.08 at 2:09 am
Headless Mom comments:
Nope, no discipline this time.
My husband would have taken him out for ice cream.
8.23.08 at 8:40 am
Annabelle comments:
I have to agree…I wouldn’t have disciplined him either. Just talked to him about other ways of dealing with a disagreement.
8.23.08 at 9:20 am
just4ofus comments:
hilarious!!! no need to discipline. : )
I am sure at some point we will have to discipline for a real fist fight!
8.23.08 at 9:37 am
Sheila comments:
I would have done the same – praised him for standing up for his beliefs and then advised him how to do that without getting into an argument.
8.23.08 at 11:14 pm
4 Lettre Words comments:
(Ahhh…you gotta be proud of that!)
I totally agree with the way you handled it, Mom!
8.24.08 at 10:35 am
Amber comments:
Good for him for standing his ground! I probably would have encouraged him but also taught him about setting a good example by not getting into a fight.
8.24.08 at 10:56 pm
Baby Tunnel Exodus comments:
I’m so happy to read this! I would’ve given him a huge hug, a trip for ice cream, and a warm “Well Done!” Anytime you feel down as a mom, pull yourself back to this story, and be proud of who you’re raising him to be. Well Done to you!
~Whitney
PS, get yourself some ice cream!
8.27.08 at 4:24 pm
Minxy Mimi comments:
In this instance, I would not punish him… no punches were thrown. I would take it as an opportunity to explain that different people think and believe different things, and even if we think they are wrong, or ridiculous, or laughable… its not right to fight over it, Just say your piece and walk away. I know I will have to deal with this at some point in my life when one or both of my sons mention that we do not believe in God. These types of situations are always an opportunity to learn and grow!
8.28.08 at 12:35 pm
Rian comments:
I have to say I fully and totally disagree with the ice cream suggestions here. I am just going to assume that the God you are referring to here is a Christian God and since the most important principle of Christianity is the theme of “turning the other cheek” I think many of you are missing the point here. To simply state his belief is one thing, that is something to be proud of, but to encourage in him the idea that the way to stand up for his beliefs is to beat them into others is absurd and down right contradictory. Maybe you should read to him from the bible and explain to him that violence is never a solution to dealing with people who do not believe the way we do. Maybe he should take his friend who believes in magic out for ice cream.
-Rian