Finding friends can be easy for some people and very difficult for others. Some people have lots of friends and some feel more comfortable with just a few close friends. Today our preschoolers learned about two men, David and Jonathon, who were very close friends despite the obstacles in their way (1 Samuel 14:49; 18:1-4; 20:4, 17). David and Jonathon loved one another and they were committed to building a great friendship.
This week as I studied the story of David and Jonathon there were several things I thought about.
1. During this Thanksgiving season what are some ways I can show my friends I am thankful for them? (write them a card, have coffee together, etc.)
If your preschooler has a close friend this would be a great time to teach them about being thankful for friends. Talk to your preschooler about their friends. What do they like about them? What do they like to do with their friends? Make a card or plan a playdate during this season to say thank you for being a great friend.
2. As a parent do you foster friendships your children make or do you stand in the way. Saul caused strife between David and Jonathon. As your children begin to develop their own personalities and characteristics it is important to allow them to choose their friends. Yes boundaries have to be set and monitored, but as preschoolers allow them play with different people as they learn how to cooperative, share and work together. Setting playmates with your friends is fun, but make sure your children have opporutnities to develop friendships as well.
