Today in church there was a lesson given to the kids about letting your light shine. One scenario given was this:

“You are finished at school, ready to go home, and one of your friends says: ‘Hey, let’s go over to the store and steal some candy’. How could you let your light shine and do the right thing?”

Jachin raised his hand (or maybe he didn’t… yeah, it’s more probable that he just shouted it out) and said, “I like candy, but I wouldn’t do it.” And the teacher asked, “Why not?” And Jachin said, “Because it’s a crime.” Which was, of course, the correct answer. But then after a few moments of discussion he added, “Or if they did it, I would just make them give me some of the candy.”

Which is why we will be having a follow-up lesson on how receiving stolen goods is also a crime.

Also in primary today: Zoe walked around in her socks, telling people that her shoes were too small and hurt her feet terribly, but that I wouldn’t buy her any new shoes. Either because I am just plain mean or we are poor… or both.

Sometimes I super-love being in there with them every week, listening to their obnoxious responses to questions and declarations of parental neglect. I just smile and nod when all the adults in the room turn to look at me at such times. I don’t think my face even gets red anymore.

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1. Ok my HUGE fear after reading this is what the heck have my little angles blurted out for me to be blessed enough to not hear? Scary. I can just see Robby telling everyone about my diet coke I try to down on our 30 second drive to church every Sunday. Or about all the times we forget it’s fast Sunday. Then there is Marisa who is our family Morality officer. I’m glad Maya is ’shy’.

   Comment by Shahara — October 13, 2008 @ 7:12 am

2. Just so you know…nothing at home is sacred. Sam and I team teach the CTR 6 class in our ward Primary and I can assure you that there are no secrets that parents can hide from. We’ve had some really good laughs from some of the kids’ comments/confessions.

   Comment by Joan — October 13, 2008 @ 11:17 am

3. Jennilyn Woods used to teach 1st grade. She’d say to her parents, “You believe only half of what your child says goes on here and I’ll believe only half of what your child says goes on at home.”

   Everybody knows it’s a matter of perception and…well kid’s perceptions are often pretty messed up.

   I’m glad you can laugh at it all.

   Comment by Jenna — October 19, 2008 @ 7:12 pm

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