Can and should we totally shelter our kids from the world?

Posted by Chipsgirl: I'll be honest here. Most of my friends who were sheltered as kids have grown up to be totally dependent on everyone else, irresponsible, and lacking in social skills and confidence.

I have to say that there was a time that I would have totally agreed with you. My brother raised his two boys that way and I thought that one day the world would hit them in the face.

Not the case. These young men hit the floor running. They are two of the best behaved, on track, young men I have ever seen. They are text book as to the results parents dream about.

By not sheltering you mean allow them to hang out with unsaved friends, I will not do that. If saved kids lead to a lack of socialization then there is a problem with just not being around enough people.

Christian Kids brought up properly are the furthest thing from being dependant on others or irresponsible. They are taught to make their way in the world and to be accountable for their actions.