Is It Ok To Slam The Door When You’re Mad?
Answer: No, because the Bible says that we should have self-control. That means God wants us to control our emotions, not let them control us.
Emotions are good, and it is good to understand what we are feeling. In other words, if we are angry, we shouldn’t pretend we aren’t.
But we should also think about why we are angry, talk to God and others about it, and work at changing what caused the anger.
And we have to be careful about how we express our anger-yelling, screaming, calling names, hitting, and slamming doors can hurt other people, making the situation worse.
If you are polite, people will be more likely to listen and pay attention to your concerns.
Key verse: It is better to be slow-tempered than famous. It is better to have self-control than to control an army. (Proverbs 16:32)
Related verses: Galatians 5: 19-23; Ephesians 4:26; Colossians 3:8; James 1:19-20
Related questions: Is it wrong to get angry at a teacher if she treats you unfairly? Is it wrong to get angry?
Note to parents: Handling anger well takes practice. You can help your child learn this valuable skill in several ways: (1) If a question about anger comes up, talk together about alternatives to slamming doors, shouting, or stomp- ing around.
Ask, “What else could you do to let me know you’re upset?” (2) The next time your child gets angry enough to slam a door, encourage him or her to tell you about it (“I’m angry because…”) and be sure to listen patiently. (3) Whenever you are angry, set an example that your child can see and copy.
Why Do I Have To Do Chores?
A: Three reasons: (1) Good families work together. (2) Good family members want to help the family. (3) Doing chores is a way of taking responsibility, which is a part of growing up.
When children are very young, the parents do most of the work around the house.
As children get older, they begin to help out as they are able.
Many families assign special jobs, or “chores,” to each person in the family.
This way, everyone in the family can help make sure that everything in the house runs smoothly and the work gets done.
Chores can include setting the table, cleaning and dusting, cutting the grass, shoveling the snow, washing clothes, washing windows, cooking meals, and even fixing the car-depending on the age and ability of the person.
When your parents give you chores to do, think of it as a compliment and an opportunity.
They know you can handle the job. And you can be a helpful member of the family.
Remember, your parents aren’t just trying to get you to do their work for them.
They are preparing you for life. If you can learn now to be diligent and helpful, it will save you a lot of trouble when you grow up.
Key verse: Some won’t even care for their own relatives. They won’t even take care of those living in their own family.
But they have no right to say they are Christians. Such people are worse than the heathen. (1 Timothy 5:8)
Related verses: Exodus 20:12; 2 Thessalonians 3:10; 1 Timothy 4:12
Related question: Is it a sin not to clean your room when your mom and dad have asked you to?
Why Do I Have To Brush My Teeth?
Answer: If your parents tell you to brush your teeth, then you should do it. God wants children to obey their parents.
But there’s another reason for brush- ing your teeth. You see, each person is a very special creation of our loving God.
He has given us bodies to live in and to use for serving him. It is our job to take care of our bodies and to use them well.
This means eating the right food, getting enough sleep, watching our weight, exercising, dressing warmly in cold weather, and not hurting ourselves with drugs, alcohol, and tobacco.
It also means brushing our teeth and keeping ourselves clean.
It wouldn’t be a sin if an adult didn’t brush his teeth one day.
It would be a sin, however, if he didn’t take care of his teeth and let them get decayed.
It’s not a sin to eat candy. But it would be sinful if a person only ate candy and destroyed her health.
God wants us to take care of our bodies.
Key verse: Don’t you know that your body is the home of the Holy Spirit? The Holy Spirit lives within you! Your own body does not belong to you. (1 Corinthians 6:19)
Related verse: Song of Solomon 4:2
Related questions: Why do I have to take a bath? Why do I have to go to bed early every night? Why should I have manners? Why do I have to wash my hands every time I eat?
Note to parents: Be careful not to make conflicts over hygiene too big an issue. In fact, a wise parent will make it enjoyable.
For example, you can tape a fun note to the toothbrush every night or offer to play a game as a family when everyone finishes brushing.