Jed listened patiently as I grounded his laptop for one week explaining, "The Bible says whatever is pure, honorable, lovely - think of these things" and that too much gaming would not help him do this.
He kept a rested & obedient heart. Then, one bright morning, he pumped his fist in the air, "Yes, finally! I can use my laptop again!". No hint of anger or frustration. I praise God for his obedient spirit.
I have seen what indolence can do to young men who prefer to waste away the day with video games and such tomfoolery. These boys never master their full mental prowess, physical strength or social skills.
Indolence is dangerous and insiduous. It robs families of the best of these young men's hours. It nips in the bud everything that a young energetic gentleman may champion & accomplish in this world.
(Jed peered over my shoulders as I wrote this. "Tell everyone, Mom," he insisted, "that I am not angry. I understand why you grounded my laptop." Then, he sauntered off to pick up a book to read, even though the restrictions against his laptop had been relaxed.)
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