SPIRITUAL GROWTH
4 Questions Parents Should Ask About Extracurricular Activities
If you’re the parent of a teenager who participates in sports, theater, or music you have likely faced a stressful dilemma regarding how to prioritize their children’s time outside of school. Scenarios and questions related to church and family are always complicated. Is it wrong to play on Sunday? Are we offering a poor Christian witness if we miss games and practices for religious events? Is the grandparent’s anniversary party more important than the playoff soccer game? Should we just accept consequences for missing games? Here are a few questions that may help parents navigate these difficult choices.
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