Just before Christmas, my friend substituted in Son #2’s classroom. She called me after Day One to give me some feedback on Son #2 and also provide general observations on the class. Turns out 1st and 2nd graders have an insatiable thirst for justice and in their world that translates into a lot of tattling…even the most minor offenses get reported.
My friend decided to start Day Two with a discussion of grace. Jesus showed us grace when he died on the cross and we were extended undeserved forgiveness. With Jesus as our model, she encouraged the children to show grace to each other. One child said that it was just not fair. This led to another discussion of fairness…is life fair? Does life have to be fair? Son #2 responded that life is not always fair. He said it was once fair before Adam and Eve, but now it does not have to be fair. Pretty heady discussion for a group of 1st and 2nd graders! I wonder what us grown-ups could learn about justice and grace. What would the world be like if we were less concerned about seeking justice and more concerned about extending grace?
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