While pulling in the driveway, a very large bird that had been perched on a fence post takes flight. As you point out said large bird to your five year old preschooler, she replies....
"We should kill it and eat it!! Mmmmm...." :)
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No better way to rear a child, then with the reality of how life works. We do a disservice to our children by sheltering them from the natural cycles and process of life. What we have then are people who are disappointed and too delicate for life. Albeit...they can murder a baby, but don't touch a chicken! My 4 year old daughter thinks the same thing. For example, she is fascinated with a book I have that shows pictures on how to butcher a hog, rabbit, etc. I have explained that is where our food comes from and now as she grows she'll learn the process of taking care of animals, loving them while they are here and then when it's time for them to die they take care of us by feeding us. It's God's natural way of life. A truly beautiful reality that many cringe at, because they have grown up with a false sense of what is real.
ReplyDeleteYour daughter will have a great hold on reality as an adult...well done!
Misti, I heard a teacher on the talk radio today and he made a comment that a lot of the kids he teaches don't even realize vegetables are grown/can be grown!
ReplyDeleteThough I am redirecting her to use the word harvest in place of kill...I just think that sounds a bit better coming out of a little girl's mouth! :) LOL