Good morning. Moms and dads today have different attitudes and ideas than they did 50 or 60 years ago. I’m not sure if parents today tell their kids to go out and play and say things like, “Have fun, and just get home before it gets too dark.”
Some things probably haven’t changed all that much. For instance, dads then and dads now would probably never say:
“The curfew is just a general time to shoot for. It’s not like I’m running a prison around here.”
“Just leave all the lights on, it makes the house look so cheery!”
“Rats, we’re lost. I guess I’d better call your mother and ask her for directions”
“Say sweetie, don’t you think that skirt is a little too long?”
“Let’s check out what’s on the Lifetime channel.”
“I’m tired of being in charge. You kids make the rules today.”
“If the school bully is picking on you, try to explain that their aggression is most likely just a symptom of their personal insecurities.”
“Hey, turn that music up!”
Mothers then and mothers now probably wouldn’t say:
“How on earth can you see the TV sitting so far back, move your nose right up to the screen where you can see what’s going on!”
“Yeah, I used to skip school a lot too, so if you’re going to miss, make sure you have fun!”
“Let me smell that shirt—-oh yeah, it’s good for another week.”
“Well, if Timmy’s mom says it’s okay, that’s good enough for me.”
“I don’t have a tissue with me, just use your sleeve.”
“You know, when we get right down to it, I guess I am your cleaning lady.”
Things historical parents might have said:
Columbus’ mom: “I don’t care what you’ve discovered, you still could have written.”
Michelangelo’s mom: “Why can’t you paint on the walls like other kids? Do you have any idea how hard it is to get that stuff off the ceiling?
Napoleon’s dad: “Why do you have your hand in your shirt? Are you hiding your report card in there?”
Einstein’s Mom: “Can’t you do something about that hair? Try some gel, or oil, or mousse, anything’s better than looking like that!”
Edison’s dad: “I don’t care if you did invent it. Turn out that light and get to bed!”
God has said to each of us: “I will be a Father to you, and you will be my sons and daughters. Thus says the Lord Almighty.” 2 Corinthians 6:18
As we read the Word of God, we are continually impressed with the truth that our heavenly Father watches over us like the most faithful and loving parent. He finds joy in us, and His desire is to hold us close. When God speaks to us through His Word there is always a powerful purpose, each word carefully chosen to bless us and to guide us. Praise God for His powerful, faithful, and everlasting love!
Vern