In our house, we often experience “boy default mode.” This is what boys do when they have nothing else to do. In our house, boy default mode consists of putting on a belt, sticking a toy sword or gun in the belt, and running around the house. Another option is tying a blanket around one’s neck as a cape and running around the house. One word best describes boy default mode: wild.
In looking for a solution to this, I am tempted to think that the kids need new or different toys, or maybe different books to read. My husband is always good to remind me that the issue is not a lack of toys – they just need more creative ideas.
As Christians, we have some specific goals in mind when it comes to how our boys spend their time.
We want them to be:
- Learning to work diligently, as unto the Lord. This means completing school work and learning to do various chores around the house.
- Growing in the their knowledge of God. This happens all throughout the day in unplanned ways, but specifically during our morning Bible Time.
- Content with what they have. Not always clamoring for a new toy, because new stuff will never make us happy.
- Good stewards of our resources. Taking care of our things. Making toys and games out of what we already have.
- Taking opportunities to serve others. We have lots of ideas to implement here, and we hope to post about projects that young boys can do to serve others.
My oldest son, Aidan, is very excited about this blog! He loves to do projects together, and frankly, I need some accountability to make that more of a priority. We hope to post some easy activity ideas first, and also post about our Bible Time, which we have recently named “Christian Soliders Club.”
Enjoy!
Nice post. But I would appreciate as would many others if you put up some pictures to go with the content as well.