Nurturing Great KidsSample

Not Too Deep

At first glance, Proverbs 25:27 seems to say that shallow thinking is wise. But a closer look reveals a much more significant thought. The matters referred to are those things that, when sought out and uncovered, accomplish nothing.

The best way to illustrate this is to think about those times when you disagree on an issue with either your children or your spouse. Nobody is necessarily wrong but everybody is frustrated. When you spend all your time trying to get the other person to think your way, you are wasting everyone’s time and causing division in the home.

Often one person will just want to be understood, which is good, but forcing another individual to think like them is destructive. In that scenario, they are delving too deep and it’s not productive for anyone. In these matters it’s more gracious to search deep enough to appreciate each other’s point of view and then let it go! That is a depth everyone can share and doesn’t prod at the issues that should be left alone.

Parenting Principle

Dig deep enough to hit water but don’t keep digging and ruin the well.

Points to Ponder

What do you want to discuss too often and too deep?

How could you back off a bit in a particular situation?

How can you help your family see and appreciate each other and your differences?

Plans are established by seeking advice.