CHRISTIAN PARENTS MUST TEACH THEIR CHILDREN THE TRUTH
If we wish to stop the cultural transformation of our families and nation into a godless Marxist dystopia , we must ensure our children know the truth , are prepared to defend it , and are equipped to stand firm in it . All parents must consider the cost of immersing their children in a false worldview that teaches children there is no God , truth is relative , and circumstances determine their worth .
Christians must understand they can still love everyone without affirming all that is opposed to God and His Word . Speaking the truth in love is the most loving thing one can do for another . It can be difficult and costly . Failing to speak the truth is not only eternally dangerous for the lost , but it is also dangerous for the saved . Salt is a preservative . If it has lost its saltiness , it is good for nothing .
It has been said a child ’ s mind is like wet cement ; whatever lands on it sticks . Christian parents must consider the cognitive dissonance a child experiences when what ’ s taught in school directly contradicts the home . At some point , the child must work out in his mind who is telling him the truth . Unfortunately , all too often , the world wins .
God exhorted us to “ train up our children in the way they should go ” and ensure their hearts and minds are filled with the truth . They should not be “ sitting in the seats of scoffers .” There is no safe harbor in public education for children anymore . Parents must secure alternative educational opportunities as soon as possible . ■
Bonnie Gasper is a working professional in the print and promotional industry . She has written extensively about moral issues as understood through a biblical worldview . An executive-level board member of the Child Protection League ( childprotectionleague . com ), she frequently speaks and writes about cultural issues , legislation , and curricula . CPL works to protect children from violence , exploitation , and indoctrination by educating and equipping parents and the public about issues impacting children . She and her husband , Tom , have three children and reside in Minnesota .
ENDNOTES 1 . “ CASEL ’ S SEL Framework ,” CASEL , October 1 , 2020 , https :// casel . org / casel-sel-frame work-11-2020 . 2 . Kimberly Ells , “ The Invincible Family ” Chapter 19 , Google Books , July 21 , 2020 , https :// google . com / books / edition / The _ Invincible _ Family / zobVDwAAQBAJ ? hl = en & gbpv =. 3 . “ Systemic Implementation ,” CASEL , https :// casel . org / systemic-implementation . 4 . “ Putting Adult SEL into Practice : A Grassroots Movement ,” 2020 MN Safe and Supportive Schools , March 10 , 2020 , https :// 2020mnsafeandsupportiveschools . sched . com / event / aRil / putting-adult-sel-into-practice-a-grassroots-movement . 5 . Matthew Brensilver , “ Integrating Mindfulness and SEL Programs ,” Mindful Schools , https :// mindfulschools . org / foundational-concepts / integrating-mindfulness-socialemotional-learning-programs . 6 . “ Teacher Licensing Hearing and Comments ,” Child Protection League , September 13 , 2022 , https :// cplaction . com / cpl-article / teacher-licensing-hearing-still-open-for-comment .
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