Ginger Hubbard

And then we pray for God to do the work in their hearts as only he can do.

Would this chart replace reasoning with children, young children?

I think as kids get older, it is certainly appropriate and even encouraged for them to ask questions if they don't understand.

You know, what is your reason behind this decision?

Can we talk about that in a respectful way?

But I don't think it's wise to reason with small children.

You know, let's think about that.

You know, maybe mom, ask her six-year-old.

Honey, don't you want to come and eat lunch now?

No, that's okay, Mom.

I think I'd rather play with my cars.

Well, sweetie, your hot dog's going to get cold if you don't come and eat it now.

that's okay, mom.

I think I'd rather play with my cars.

Well, honey, I thought if you would come and eat your lunch right now, we might have time to go to the park after.

You see, in that situation, instead of the mom simply telling her small child what she expected and requiring that obedience, she's trying to talk her child into obeying by reasoning.

Don't you want to come do this?

It's going to get cold.

All of these reasons.

But when