tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612255949290013608.post5685995542202422085..comments2024-01-10T05:26:18.695-05:00Comments on Moments With Mother Culture®: Truth Telling - A Delicate Part of a Child's Education - Karen Andreola Karen Andreolahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12135239838790568639noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612255949290013608.post-80843049246242850472015-07-17T09:26:41.430-04:002015-07-17T09:26:41.430-04:00Karen, we, too, have a child who has been prone to...Karen, we, too, have a child who has been prone to overuse his imagination. "...where is the weak place in his character" has given me much food for thought. Thank you for sharing a part of your family with us. It is comforting to know others share the same struggles. <br />I hope this finds you feeling well and enjoying your summer. We are very hot at this time, but thankful for a recent rain. Have a lovely weekend. Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18402361635775270386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612255949290013608.post-45893474482385444592015-07-16T16:02:17.322-04:002015-07-16T16:02:17.322-04:00Interesting post. I love the pictures that accompa...Interesting post. I love the pictures that accompanied the article. Yolanda looks beautiful in her wedding outfit.<br /> Marion<br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612255949290013608.post-85527995616400997642015-07-15T23:50:14.197-04:002015-07-15T23:50:14.197-04:00We are struggling with a child who wants to take c...We are struggling with a child who wants to take credit for others' good deeds. We try to grant the child's wish in fantasy by saying things like, "Oh, yes, wouldn't that have been a wonderful thing to do? What can you think of to do yourself?" Character training is a long and arduous process. <br /><br />I love the dignity Charlotte Mason was so careful to bestow on children. <br /><br />SusanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612255949290013608.post-12751346117238434082015-07-15T22:21:54.145-04:002015-07-15T22:21:54.145-04:00I can honestly say that I have lived in my own lit...I can honestly say that I have lived in my own little fairy land my whole life. Mother was great about allowing my creativity while reminding me to speak the truth and knowing what is real and not. <br /><br />Farrah<br />PS you have an email forthcoming, I promise. Farrahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00884648840608072747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612255949290013608.post-4016903688385010562015-07-15T20:51:07.330-04:002015-07-15T20:51:07.330-04:00A delicate part, yes...and an important part as we...A delicate part, yes...and an important part as well! Blessed is the child who has a wise grandmother and a diligent mother and father who gently lead him into truth and good choices! <br /><br />I remember asking my mother to "please tell 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf' story again!" It made an impression on my young mind and I have told it to all of my own children too. Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612255949290013608.post-7525761312842762712015-07-15T10:59:13.148-04:002015-07-15T10:59:13.148-04:00Thank you! I will look these up! I have a son who ...Thank you! I will look these up! I have a son who struggles with lying. It has been a weak spot in his life for a few years now and as he is getting older.... I fear it will become his habit if soon not snipped. :/ wendyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612255949290013608.post-78085349850234621742015-07-15T07:18:47.697-04:002015-07-15T07:18:47.697-04:00Thank you for this post! My almost 3 year old has...Thank you for this post! My almost 3 year old has been lying about all sorts of things lately. He almost always cries when I talk to him about it. Another child can really exaggerate and we're working on telling only the truth of the story. I love your squirrel and the gingerbread man example! God bless!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06306217651417023803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612255949290013608.post-72380900735168905002015-07-14T15:49:19.782-04:002015-07-14T15:49:19.782-04:00Hello Karen,
Do you think we should also separate ...Hello Karen,<br />Do you think we should also separate the "tall tale" from the lie intended to hurt another person? It seems to me that in the case of your grandson, he was hungry for a little excitement. :-) But then there are the lies told to hurt someone's reputation or get them in trouble--- "bearing false witness against thy neighbor." I do love the way Miss Mason goes straight to the "why" instead of getting hung up on the "what." Yes---"Just joking" is a good start, and one used by many elderly gentlemen I know who are still boys at heart when it comes to exaggerating. :-)Kristyn Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12596129414614469667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612255949290013608.post-78205263519079147812015-07-14T13:37:44.626-04:002015-07-14T13:37:44.626-04:00Dear Karen, what a timely post! My 3 yo has some i...Dear Karen, what a timely post! My 3 yo has some interesting "tales" lately and I've been praying for wisdom on how to work with her on this. :) Thank you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11291951073853426272noreply@blogger.com