Tonight in ARSM Junior High, the students examined the question, Can’t You Just Leave Me Alone? The lesson to learn from tonight was they can’t do it alone as seen in Matthew 26:36-46.
Young adolescents want to be accepted, but sometimes they just want to be left alone. When kids need help, they often won’t ask for it. But everyone needs someone around for support, encouragement, or to just be present. Even Jesus needed support and encouragement from his closest friends as he went through his final days on earth.
Addressing this week’s topic at home can be tough. Your child might just push you away if you ask tough questions, but if you don’t spend time together in conversation, your child may feel abandoned. Schedule one hour this week to spend some one-on-one time with your child. Be sure to make it clear that you are there if he or she needs anything.
