Mission of Motherhood, Chapter Two - Jul. 14, 2005
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They have children for essentially the same reasons they marry -- to make themselves feel good. So the children are considered as bleswsings -- as long as they fulfill this function. ... At the same time, they teach the children to be self-centered and self-absorbed, passing on a legacy of emotional neediness rather than godliness.
When the mission and the reason for having children is lost, they easily come to be seen as a time drain, a monetary expense, a career impediment, and a curtailer of personal freedom.
This relates back to my statement in chapter one in response to what is the worlds view of children. Sally sums it up well here ... as long as they are fulfilling our needs then we consider them a blessing. Hhmm, very convicting.
-- Cynthia
