So what about the kids?

So we did it. We left our old church determined to find or build a form that would enable us to be part of the Body in a way that fit who we are and what we need, hopefully also enabling us to also love others and meet their needs.

Despite my assertion that I believe children don't need a kid's program to function spiritually, I am still musing about what we must do to "bring up a child in the way s/he should go." I look at it this way: I appreciate the whole concept of homeschooling. The kids I've met who are homeschooled are, imo, one step above other kids. And I can't argue with the anecdotal information (and I think some studies) which find that home schooled kids do better once they get to university. Despite this - we don't homeschool . The very thought of it exhausts me. I think we are responsible to educate our children, but I'm very glad our school is there to help us with our repsonsibility. Same with piano lessons. I've been trying to teach Taryn - but it's been months since the last lesson. I find it difficult to get into the role of teacher.

So I am asking, "What about the kids?" but not in the way that some people throw it out to accuse emergers (for lack of a better term) of neglecting their offspring's spiritual progress. I'm asking - what do I have to do to help my kids develop their God-lives? What are others discovering who are not connected in with the traditional form of church? What are the practical implications? I feel so inadequate to take on this role without outside help.

Here's hoping my entrance on the emergent chick's list draws some traffic from people who may be able to offer some feedback.