Discipline and what we deem singing appropriate shifts when we enter a church...
The Discipline:
-Church is a naughty kid's playground. No matter what a kid pulls a parent cannot yell, spank, or threaten. Some parents have created an art form out of disciplining in church. After a "professional" get's kicked or sassed they usually like to smile as though they've enjoyed the disrespect. They maintain that smile as they whisper sweet nothings (or threats) into the kid's ear. Today, I even saw a mom add a kiss on the forehead as she pulled away. Sure it's all fun and games until father says "let's go in peace to love and serve the lord."
Sound Discretion:
-Since American Idol people have more opinions on what constitutes a good voice. Simon Cowell has invited us to be direct and critical with a person's lack of talent, and Randy Jackson would be the first to tell "a dog" they were "pitchy." Yet, we push those urges aside as we enter a church and adopt the Paula Abdul approach. For some reason those who, to be blunt, suck at singing tend to be the loudest. They're also the most apt to start clapping along to a song opposite of the appropriate beat. God bless them they're feeling it, and even if no one else is I am loving it, so please continue.
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