Ginger Hubbard

They don't get that cup of juice.

They don't get to have that conversation with mom and dad until they're willing to communicate with self-control.

I think that is brilliant to talk with them ahead of time.

You're preparing them that these things could happen and what is going to be the right way to respond to this.

So we're going into the grocery store.

And you are going to be, if they're young enough, sitting in the cart.

Are you allowed?

Is it okay for you to grab things off the shelves?

No, it's not.

What would that be if you take something off the shelf?

That would be disobeying.

And so making those clear expectations, that also helps us to know how to respond.

Because if you set clear expectations, they understand those expectations, but then they choose to disobey, they're choosing a consequence.

And so it's a cut and dry.

This was clear.

I gave you clear instructions.

You understood and you have chosen to disobey.

And now scripture says that when you choose to disobey, I don't have a choice.

I have to give you a consequence because I love you too much to allow you to disobey.

Can you talk about that?