Our first born I was a helicopter mom. Our second son, he learned at a very young age to do things. By the time he was going into the 4th grade I homeschooled him. He learned how to garden, he even made charts of the progress from the time he planted the seeds. He also learned how to bump and paint cars, change tires, check fluids, etc... He also learned how to help wire the cabin we were building. He has since he was a baby been, I can do it myself kinda kid.
I was very bad back in 2000. And because of that my parent sent me to a school running by Nuns. I don’t know how long I been there but till this day. Folding after laundry, tiding stuff, cleaning my room and taking good care of others people property… It’s all thanks to the sisters. I think they are more strict like Master Sergeant in military. Proverbs 19:18 Discipline your children, for in that there is hope; do not be a willing party to their death.
My husband had our two oldest children ( now 22 and 20) begin doing their own laundry in high school. Wash, dry, put away. So when our son joined the Air Force last year, he was so surprised at how many people in his squadron had no clue on how to wash their own laundry! He came home on leave and thanked us for making them clean up after themselves! 🙏🏽😂🤭
Knowing how to use money: Credit cards, debit cards, checks, a budget, etc. I work at a university, and I've seen students who don't know how to write a check. Pivoting, more importantly to teach them about God and our Catholic faith. Too many people (including myself) were raised going to Mass without anyone explaining what it all means. Correct formation in our faith, in my life experience, is often lacking.
Dear Father, I went to the market last week. I was at the cashier line. Ahead of me was a mother with two children. One of the children saw a candy bar rack nearb. He pick up a bar and said to his mom, "I want this", his mom said "No"./ He immediately fell to the floor, crying his eyes out and screaming. His mom ignored the screaming. But after a minute, his screaming became louder, people in line became exasperated. So his mom said "Ok" The 6 year old got up from the floor and handed the candy bar to her and she bought it. I think this is the beginning of feeling to be entitlement. He and his mom should learn the meaning of NO. II
Fr Leo, I’m a grandma who ‘forwards/shares’ heartfelt videos with my family members - especially of our faith. I wonder if they ever view them as I too don’t see any reactions. But at least the ‘seed’ was planted and perhaps one day their heart will be touched to view what was sent their way. And constant prayers for them and conversations with them…. Thank you for your pastoral insights🙏🏼!!
As a parent, my first priority was to raise my children as very independant critical thinkers, who would not blindly follow authority. Especially because we live in the last days when the mark of the beast might be here soon. And I want them to be able to refuse that mark even if there´s a hundred or even a thousand people standing around them saying yes to it. Also, blindly following authority is not inherently a good thing and can lead good people astray, as proven in the Milgram experiment. So I had the laissez-faire parenting style, giving my kids maximum freedom. I didn´t have difficult children, so it wasn´t like they were tearing the house down because of all the freedom they got. And of course naturally all the kids in the neighbourhood preferred coming to play at our house. So it was a busy and intense time, but it paid off. Today my children have turned into responsible christian adults with good jobs - although they have also, as young adults, withstood the pressures of society and refused to be vaxxed for instance. And I am very proud that they have been able to draw their own line in the sand for their own ideas. And my youngest daughter, who is still studying psychology in university is also an autonomous thinker with whom I sometimes have lengthy discussions, but never win. Young people with a free upbringing cannot thrive in an authoritarian workplace, but rather in a work environment where they feel treated like an equal. I also think (young) people in the workplace feel better when they have some level of autonomy at their job and when they can give input in the form of new ideas - just anything that makes the work less ´robotic´ really.
I don’’t have kids, but I can say what helped me growing up. I grew up thinking I have this stuff how can I use it. Also, I had an Apple 2+ Computer that my brother taught me how to program. If I didn’t have the software to do what I wanted, I would write it myself. Also, don’t just . Have discussions and find ways to introduce different ways of thinking. Teach kids how to ask questions (who, what, where, how, and, why). Inspire in them the love of reading.
Right about technology makes us dumb makes me feel lazy as well that’s why I’ve been reading a book to ease boredom and plans to read more. Pushing myself to clean the house, backyard, cook, bake to divert from using gadgets. When I was already a young adult at 25 I worked overseas to financially support my family and self. I want to teach those to my kids one day.🙂❤️
I would suggest that especially today NOT allow kids under 18 years of age to have any technology gadgets like smart phones. To many youngsters today are so attached to these gadgets and so they are not being taught real life skills. God Bless
......minimize technology?....😅 Outdoors, outdoors, outdoors! Camping, hiking/walking, sporting activities.....and encourage crafts. 🎉 Just "plain simple ordinary stuff," that encourages a child to be creative & problem solve, without the parent(s) overspending. 🎉 A "reward & punishment system?"
Fr Leo... 😂😂😂 your sounding hurt becuase they didn't respond to your social media post as you thought they would. it happens to me to when I share things in family groups. Just forgive and move on. Love you Fr. And thanks for your videos. No phones or basic phones till age 18. Let them go out in the world and enjoy their five senses. This will let them be appreciative of God's creation.
Fr. Did you not say "women are NOT important only necessary." So how do you insult a young girl, degrade her and then declare they should have self esteem? Yes you ARE annoying.
Our first born I was a helicopter mom. Our second son, he learned at a very young age to do things. By the time he was going into the 4th grade I homeschooled him. He learned how to garden, he even made charts of the progress from the time he planted the seeds. He also learned how to bump and paint cars, change tires, check fluids, etc... He also learned how to help wire the cabin we were building. He has since he was a baby been, I can do it myself kinda kid.
I was very bad back in 2000. And because of that my parent sent me to a school running by Nuns. I don’t know how long I been there but till this day. Folding after laundry, tiding stuff, cleaning my room and taking good care of others people property… It’s all thanks to the sisters. I think they are more strict like Master Sergeant in military.
Proverbs 19:18
Discipline your children, for in that there is hope; do not be a willing party to their death.
My husband had our two oldest children ( now 22 and 20) begin doing their own laundry in high school. Wash, dry, put away. So when our son joined the Air Force last year, he was so surprised at how many people in his squadron had no clue on how to wash their own laundry! He came home on leave and thanked us for making them clean up after themselves! 🙏🏽😂🤭
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Knowing how to use money: Credit cards, debit cards, checks, a budget, etc. I work at a university, and I've seen students who don't know how to write a check. Pivoting, more importantly to teach them about God and our Catholic faith. Too many people (including myself) were raised going to Mass without anyone explaining what it all means. Correct formation in our faith, in my life experience, is often lacking.
Dear Father, I went to the market last week. I was at the cashier line. Ahead of me was a mother with two children. One of the children saw a candy bar rack nearb. He pick up a bar and said to his mom, "I want this", his mom said "No"./ He immediately fell to the floor, crying his eyes out and screaming. His mom ignored the screaming. But after a minute, his screaming became louder, people in line became exasperated. So his mom said "Ok" The 6 year old got up from the floor and handed the candy bar to her and she bought it. I think this is the beginning of feeling to be entitlement. He and his mom should learn the meaning of NO.
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Fr Leo, I’m a grandma who ‘forwards/shares’ heartfelt videos with my family members - especially of our faith. I wonder if they ever view them as I too don’t see any reactions. But at least the ‘seed’ was planted and perhaps one day their heart will be touched to view what was sent their way. And constant prayers for them and conversations with them…. Thank you for your pastoral insights🙏🏼!!
As a parent, my first priority was to raise my children as very independant critical thinkers, who would not blindly follow authority. Especially because we live in the last days when the mark of the beast might be here soon. And I want them to be able to refuse that mark even if there´s a hundred or even a thousand people standing around them saying yes to it. Also, blindly following authority is not inherently a good thing and can lead good people astray, as proven in the Milgram experiment. So I had the laissez-faire parenting style, giving my kids maximum freedom. I didn´t have difficult children, so it wasn´t like they were tearing the house down because of all the freedom they got. And of course naturally all the kids in the neighbourhood preferred coming to play at our house. So it was a busy and intense time, but it paid off. Today my children have turned into responsible christian adults with good jobs - although they have also, as young adults, withstood the pressures of society and refused to be vaxxed for instance. And I am very proud that they have been able to draw their own line in the sand for their own ideas. And my youngest daughter, who is still studying psychology in university is also an autonomous thinker with whom I sometimes have lengthy discussions, but never win. Young people with a free upbringing cannot thrive in an authoritarian workplace, but rather in a work environment where they feel treated like an equal. I also think (young) people in the workplace feel better when they have some level of autonomy at their job and when they can give input in the form of new ideas - just anything that makes the work less ´robotic´ really.
I don’’t have kids, but I can say what helped me growing up.
I grew up thinking I have this stuff how can I use it. Also, I had an Apple 2+ Computer that my brother taught me how to program. If I didn’t have the software to do what I wanted, I would write it myself.
Also, don’t just . Have discussions and find ways to introduce different ways of thinking. Teach kids how to ask questions (who, what, where, how, and, why). Inspire in them the love of reading.
Loved you at the NEC!
Right about technology makes us dumb makes me feel lazy as well that’s why I’ve been reading a book to ease boredom and plans to read more. Pushing myself to clean the house, backyard, cook, bake to divert from using gadgets. When I was already a young adult at 25 I worked overseas to financially support my family and self. I want to teach those to my kids one day.🙂❤️
Dear Father I for one never think you are 'kind of annoying'....keep telling it like it is!
..love from South Africa🇿🇦
“I sound like an old fart” - Fr. Leo 😂
I would suggest that especially today NOT allow kids under 18 years of age to have any technology gadgets like smart phones. To many youngsters today are so attached to these gadgets and so they are not being taught real life skills.
God Bless
So true and I am with you on dandelions
You are saying the truth, but do they listen or not?
......minimize technology?....😅 Outdoors, outdoors, outdoors! Camping, hiking/walking, sporting activities.....and encourage crafts. 🎉 Just "plain simple ordinary stuff," that encourages a child to be creative & problem solve, without the parent(s) overspending. 🎉 A "reward & punishment system?"
how to cook, sew and do lawnwork be self sufficient
How to use a dictionary book and a thesaurus book.
Fr Leo... 😂😂😂 your sounding hurt becuase they didn't respond to your social media post as you thought they would. it happens to me to when I share things in family groups. Just forgive and move on. Love you Fr. And thanks for your videos.
No phones or basic phones till age 18. Let them go out in the world and enjoy their five senses. This will let them be appreciative of God's creation.
Fr. Did you not say "women are NOT important only necessary." So how do you insult a young girl, degrade her and then declare they should have self esteem? Yes you ARE annoying.