If'n ya don't work, ya don't eat!

At least your daughter was honest and admitted that she was 'too tired and lazy', which in itself is an oxymoron. I don't believe that those that are lazy are too tired because they are not really exerting energy that would make them tired but rather are lethargic from lack of productive activity. Your theory about not needing calories is right on target. I would not call what your daughter said as insight but rather a confusing statement of truth.

Welcome to CC, Genipher!

I worked today. What's for supper?

I agree that this principle should be taught to children... preferably early on. However, if your spouse doesn't share your value, it will be a cause for strife in the home. A lesson isn't nearly as effective if your spouse caves at the first hint of the child's displeasure and turns on you if it reaches the degree of the slightest physical discomfort.

Thankfully the husband and I are on the same page when it comes to discipline, lessons, etc

And supper...tonight we're having chili. You?

This morning when my daughter told me she was "too tired and lazy" to pour herself a bowl of cereal I thought of 2 Thessalonians 3:10:

For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.

I had to chuckle as I realized that the meaning of that verse could be taken several ways:

1. Those that refuse to work don't "deserve" food.

2. Those that refuse to work don't necessarily need the calories food provides, as they aren't exerting energy.

3. And as my daughter showed me, those that are "too lazy" to get up off their rear to get a bowl and spoon? Well, I guess they'll just sit there with a grumbling belly!

What insights have your kids, siblings, parents, or friends inadvertently taught you?

My opinion:

No adult can fully understand the path of one of their children..... Yes, there are some good morals that carry through time but, I can only imagine how the parents of some people who followed their heart and pursued a path that is so far from the norm.

It must be the hardest thing in the world for a parent to hear that their kid does not want to follow the preconceived path that you believe they should follow but, I would maybe ask her more in depth on why she chooses to do the things she does?

I don't doubt that even in 2018, some women still believe that their beauty will get them by. Some rich guy will will take care of them forever. ).......No disrespect but did you pain the "daddy's little girl" life? If so, she is only wanting more of what you created.

Interesting thread, gen. Welcome to cc as well.

I have teens now, and while we often have different breakfasts here, not cereal in a box, i still see guys keeping away from the kitchen early in the day, at least after something is prepared. I was pondering recently on being lazy and a sluggard, as the Bible calls these people.

We're all energetic-- and lazy-- abt different things, i guess. At their age, the children i think are 'lazy' abt preparing breakfast bec. they grew up with breakfast often ready. While i sometimes took the time and effort to prepare something earlier for lunch or dinner too, it is good to leave some things for them to tackle. Like if i prepare the sauce, they just have to do the pasta...

I realize how we motivate them so matters. Once hubby told abt a co-worker who always gave a 'reward' when their children accomplished something, no matter how small. In time when the parent could no longer give rewards, the kids were not complying anymore. That is sad.. and in our case, i have also seen strengths and weaknesses in how we dealt with our growing children. So hubby wants to give them what he thinks is our responsibility to give while we can, like allowances and fare, tho i think we should also 'balance' or make them understand why we give, and can withhold when we need to.

What?

I'm sorry, I'm not sure how your comment applies.... My 5 year old basically made a cute comment that gave me a different slant on a particular scripture in the Bible. Not that it was intended to be interpreted in that particular way, but I thought it fitting. After having a little laugh over it, I sent her to get a bowl and spoon and she served herself some cereal (she still needs a bit of help pouring milk, otherwise spillage occurs).

At any rate, no. We're not teaching any of our kids to depend on a "sugar daddy", winning the lottery so they don't have to work, or using their beauty to avoid hard jobs. Not sure where that thought of yours came from...weird.

This morning when my daughter told me she was "too tired and lazy" to pour herself a bowl of cereal I thought of 2 Thessalonians 3:10:

For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.

I had to chuckle as I realized that the meaning of that verse could be taken several ways:

1. Those that refuse to work don't "deserve" food.

2. Those that refuse to work don't necessarily need the calories food provides, as they aren't exerting energy.

3. And as my daughter showed me, those that are "too lazy" to get up off their rear to get a bowl and spoon? Well, I guess they'll just sit there with a grumbling belly!

What insights have your kids, siblings, parents, or friends inadvertently taught you?

This morning when my daughter told me she was "too tired and lazy" to pour herself a bowl of cereal I thought of 2 Thessalonians 3:10:

For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.

I had to chuckle as I realized that the meaning of that verse could be taken several ways:

1. Those that refuse to work don't "deserve" food.

2. Those that refuse to work don't necessarily need the calories food provides, as they aren't exerting energy.

3. And as my daughter showed me, those that are "too lazy" to get up off their rear to get a bowl and spoon? Well, I guess they'll just sit there with a grumbling belly!

What insights have your kids, siblings, parents, or friends inadvertently taught you?