I hardly think parents have a corner on the market in regards to being beleaguered, even at Mass. I think that Jesus cares more about them learning about Him than he does about the letter of the law. I plan to incorporate a lot of this into my next few lessons. But, eventually, they would need to invite Jesus into their lives on their own. We tell them that there is nothing wrong with children behaving like children, but there is also nothing wrong with teaching the virtue of consideration by moving—when necessary—to the baptisty which is separated from the sanctuary by only a glass wall.
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