tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292188936537697563.post5327312170835699201..comments2023-07-06T10:19:11.158-05:00Comments on Life of a New Dad: Kids at ChurchOtter Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10218675244540656914noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292188936537697563.post-47168901399271870422009-03-10T11:40:00.000-05:002009-03-10T11:40:00.000-05:00I could never expect our four-year-old to hold sti...I could never expect our four-year-old to hold still or be quiet for twelve seconds, let alone an entire service. He'd need so much attention that I'd miss the whole thing.<BR/><BR/>Thank God, our church has a place for four-year-olds to be and learn in their own way, at their own pace. And he likes being there. <BR/><BR/>I hope your church has that kind of option - or that Braden turns out to be a contemplative child.Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14726949166373732451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292188936537697563.post-84744459876948277832009-03-03T20:06:00.000-06:002009-03-03T20:06:00.000-06:00Even my six year old still has problems at church....Even my six year old still has problems at church. He goes to a Catholic school, so he goes to Mass a couple of times a week. He's pretty good considering how long we're there, but he would still prefer to look through books instead of listening to the priest.<BR/><BR/>Starting kids early is the right thing to do.Momo Falihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09735425888226178189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292188936537697563.post-71081421073045693402009-03-03T16:45:00.000-06:002009-03-03T16:45:00.000-06:00I'm with Weaselmomma. You're doing great so far. A...I'm with Weaselmomma. You're doing great so far. And I can tell you, as the mom of two boys who were forced to sit quietly at temple when they saw other kids running around like banshees, that you have to stick with it. It's hard for kids to see others get allowed to do what they want, but I guarantee you that if you stand firm on what behavior you expect, Braden will build a great reputation as quite an impressive young man among your co-congregants. It's worth it: keep it up!Melisa Wellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14252498482861679154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292188936537697563.post-23669164880949099742009-03-03T14:52:00.000-06:002009-03-03T14:52:00.000-06:00You are off to a great start. The best way to tea...You are off to a great start. The best way to teach kids that they are not at Chuck E. Cheese's is not to let them play. Holding constantly and walking when needed are the perfect start. Do not let him sit with books or anything else when he gets older or he will be climbing the chairs by age 3.WeaselMommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01695797746467444304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292188936537697563.post-19684885185941473322009-03-03T14:04:00.000-06:002009-03-03T14:04:00.000-06:00Our church has a nursery, is that an option for yo...Our church has a nursery, is that an option for you? I don't go to church a lot but it seems to make sense for the really little kids would can't help but be loud.<BR/><BR/>As for those kids who are old enough to know better, where are their parents? If I would have pulled that stuff I would gotten one of those lightening quick smacks to the back of the head.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292188936537697563.post-43032676636132871052009-03-03T13:17:00.000-06:002009-03-03T13:17:00.000-06:00My kids are no 11, 8 and 6 and we are finally doin...My kids are no 11, 8 and 6 and we are finally doing well in church. We still have paper and markers or something for them but they can sit very well now. Hang in there.Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183346294753611434noreply@blogger.com