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There is a really good book on training young children to behave in church.
I bought it years ago since my youngest is ten.I started with them as babies
in the prayer room.They have never felt that anything in service is strange as its all very familiar.My middle daughter sings on the platform and specials and also teaches Sunday School.The youngest is on her way.She loves church.
I did not take them out or spank them.I simply went into the nursery for a talk and then right back on the pew.They learned and its been a success.
Taking a bag with crayons and color books works when they are little if they
are the fidgeting type.You just have to instruct them not to color on the pews.I always have told them to look me straight in the eyes and when they did I simply commanded them...obey me.Discipline does not start in the church building.It starts at home when they are born.You train them up.
Training is not punishment it is correction in love with consequences explained.
People want to not do this and then get a look of exasperation when little Joe or Jill act out definantly in public.When you say no its always no not no now and yes later.You have to remain firm.
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