The problem? prosperity, an entitlement mentality, and lack of gratitude. The cure? three and a half days every year fending for yourself in the woods and learning to grow up! He's pegged it. An attitude of gratitude is one of the prerequisites for growth in holiness.
Good idea, but I'd make it a week each one of the four seasons.
ReplyDeleteSobering thoughts which the spoiled brats have never so much as thought about.
ReplyDeleteI think it is a mistake to prevent so many children from working. Nothing like a job to give you perspective. Learn what it is like to earn a living, even a small one, and you'll be less inclined to imagine that the world owes you a living.
I've always been thankful for my paper route.