The Book of Mark

When the kids are all home from school or practice, homework and chores all done, showers taken and they are all relaxed for the night;  Is the door closed?  Have they taken the time to come say "hey Mom" or "hey Dad"?  A closed door represents a lot more than just a kid wanting their privacy.  A closed door is a closed opportunity to bond with your child or to strengthen the bond that you have already created with your child.  Of course there will be days when your child may not be in the mood to talk because of what may have happened at school, or maybe the game didn't end they way they wanted it to.  No matter what developments the day may have had, keeping the physical door open actually keeps the "door of communication" open.  It allows you to walk in and ask, "are you doing alright today?"  Or "how was practice today?".  Or it gives you the opportunity to offer some comfort after a tough loss in a game they were sure they were going to win.  If you and your child do not talk often(preferably daily), ask yourself:  "Is the door closed?".  If it is, open it and watch a whole new relationship blossom between you and your child.

Written by Mark W Bruce Sr.

BOM Ministries