Comments | mellymell: Hey look, something real! (but I've got two sets of questions to do later)

mellymell

Hey look, something real! (but I've got two sets of questions to do later)

Dec 22, 2009 08:45

Jonah and I had our first theological discussion last night. It came a lot earlier than I thought it would. But I guess I shouldn't be surprised how it came about since he goes to preschool at a Baptist church ( Read more... )

spirituality, jonah, christmas, religion

Comments 9

jamos_fire December 22 2009, 14:53:25 UTC

tough subject...

mellymell December 22 2009, 15:04:01 UTC

Indeed. And not one that you can really dumb down to toddler level either.

aranel13 December 22 2009, 18:40:23 UTC

Wow. You make me dread the early conversations with Owen.

mellymell December 22 2009, 21:34:04 UTC

Heh, and I didn't even share the ones about "what's that mommy?!" when pointing at various body parts in the shower. ;) I think I'd rather talk religion honestly. o.O My kid's probably going to be the one that teaches all the other kids the proper words for such things. Other parents are going to hate me.

malachus December 26 2009, 02:42:39 UTC

Solidarity, sister.

mighty_docnose December 22 2009, 19:37:29 UTC

I think keeping him aware that there is more to know is the best approach. The various modes of spiritualism really need to be explored on one's own at one's own pace. I hope you have many conversations in the future. He will probably make new connections you have never considered.

mellymell December 22 2009, 21:36:36 UTC

Oh, I'm certain he'll find new possibilities I never imagined. There's so much to be explored and since it is such a personalized thing, who knows where his explorations are going to take him. It'll be interested to see how he decides to develop in this area and I do look forward to many of these conversations (though perhaps in a more sophisticated manner, heh).

buttahcheeks December 23 2009, 13:21:31 UTC

interesting subject. You're the second person I know who sends their child to a christian daycare even thought they don't believe. I agree with everyone's comments. Tell him there are different religions, but I wouldn't tell him too much so he doesn't go trying to teach his teachers and students. cause then yeah, you might be hated by parents :).

mellymell December 23 2009, 14:05:01 UTC

They tend to be cheaper and this one in particular can NOT be beat for convenience to our house. Also, these are area kids and most likely the ones he'll go through school with as long as we're here. We have the option of putting him into Vandy's Montessori, which is probably a much better school overall. But for the latter two reasons, we haven't.

Yes, I definitely don't want him trying to teach the teacher. I don't think there's a lot a preschooler really needs to know yet anyway. Christianity is as good a vessel as any to teach the kind of morality he'll need until he's 5 and even well after.