3 THINGS TO TEACH YOUR KIDS’ ABOUT THE DARK KNIGHT DENVER MASSACRE

Published on July 23, 2012, by ChrisSprad - Posted in Dad, HOME, Leadership, Mom 2

I am disgusted, broken and outraged at the recent Dark Knight massacre that killed 12 and injured 50ish people. The reason for today’s post is not to re-hash the events; you should already be informed unless you’re living in a van down by the river.

The reason for today’s post is to help parent’s lead their kids through this stupid, ridiculous, unnecessary loss of lives.

So here goes…

3 THINGS TO TEACH YOUR KIDS’ ABOUT THE DARK KNIGHT DENVER MASSACRE

THIS IS UGLY: Don’t try to give your kid’s the stereotypical, flannel graph, Sunday school answer that God is in control. I get the “God’s in control” theological promise and I agree with it. However, today I am going to teach my kids that this is ugly, it sucks and I hate sin! I am going to teach them that God is still God when it’s ugly. God is still God when I don’t understand. God is still God when life crashes. God is still God when it freakin hurts. Teach your kids that God’s Word doesn’t promise a perfect life but a perfect God to walk with us through an imperfect life.
NO FEAR: Team Sprad went to see The Dark Knight Rises Sunday evening and there were several times during the flick that I planned our escape route just in case. As parents, we must remind our kids…”For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.” 2 Timothy 1:7 Team Sprad will not walk in live in or allow fear to dominate our lives.
CELEBRATE THE HERO’S: Alex Teves pushed his girlfriend, Amanda, to the ground when the lunatic fringe gunman entered the theater. Teves pushed her to the ground, jumped on top of her to shield her from the onslaught of bullets. Alex Teves, 24 years old, died that day and saved Amanda’s life. I believe all parents should teach their kids courage, bravery and to choose fight over flight.

Join the conversation…

What did you think when you heard a 6 year old child was in the midnight showing of The Dark Knight Rises?

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Author: ChrisSprad View all posts by ChrisSprad

Chris Spradlin (AKA Sprad) is passionate about Jesus, he doesn’t drink coffee, is bald, has a chinhawk, lives in Edmond, OK., loves to fly fish and snowboard. He has been married to his smoking hot wife Jodie for 18 years and they have 3 kiddos also known as Team Sprad. Chris if the founder of EpicParent.tv and has been in ministry for 20 years. He has served as a Pastor and Team Teacher with Craig Groeschel at LifeChurch.tv and currently serves on the Executive Team and a Team Teacher at the multisite NewHopeChurch.tv. You can find Chris on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram.

2 Comments on "3 THINGS TO TEACH YOUR KIDS’ ABOUT THE DARK KNIGHT DENVER MASSACRE"

Rosa Ortiz July 23, 2012 at 1:20 pm - Reply

Personally, I feel a 6 year old and a 3 month old had no business at a midnight movie premiere. I have been bashed for stating so, but I’m sorry, they are children. They should be at home in bed. I was told that maybe they didn’t have a babysitter. I’m a single mom; if I don’t have a babysitter, then I don’t go. It’s as simple as that. The movie would be there tomorrow. I know no one knew this would happen, but I recall when movie theatres wouldn’t allow children in after 9 pm. Plus, isn’t the movie PG-13? I have never been one to watch a film on opening weekend. I dislike being in crowded areas. Yet, I can’t help but reiterate that I don’t think children should be at any midnight showings. My prayera go out to everyone affected by this senseless tragedy.
- ChrisSprad July 25, 2012 at 8:02 am - Reply
  
  thanks for piping in!! such a sad tragedy my friend. Lets continue to pray for them!