Blog summary: If God (the perfect parent) couldn't parent Adam and Eve well enough to keep them from bringing sin onto the entire world....how can you put the pressure on yourself to be a "good enough" parent??
If you want to hear more, keep reading, but that sums it up.
Ok, so I have a philosophy in parenting that not everyone shares...but seriously think about it. God was the parent to Adam and Eve, he wasn't overbearing, permissive, or laying guilt trips, he was/is perfect. So that being said, his kids still went their own way, made bad choices, and let him down.
He had a contingency plan though (as we all should) for if they made the wrong choices. It revolved around consequence yes, but with a lot of love and connection too.
If our kids turn out great, try not to pat yourself on the back too much, just count yourself fortunate. If they turn out as rotten degenerates try not to beat yourself up to much, they have freedom of choice.
And speaking of that.....
The ultimate expression of love of someone, is their freedom. God didn't put the forbidden tree in the back of the garden under lock and key. It was in the MIDDLE of the garden. Hello???
They had freedom, they weren't living a sheltered life. The tree was in their faces. Do you reallllllllly think you can control your kids into being good and making the right choices????
Do your best, hit the pillow at night knowing that you are as imperfect as they are and that you love them and are trying your best. Life is meant to be lived, not controlled.
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