#old deut worries about this kid

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My Cats Fanfic AU/Headcanons

I'm currently working on a cats fanfic au, of which you may remember from this post, so I thought I'd come on and explain some of the thoughts behind this au! Since it's not too obvious from that one clip and I really like talking about this au hehe.

For the basics, this is a human au (I'm too much of a coward to write cats kissing) , and set around 15 years after the plot we see in the Jellicle Ball of the musical, I refuse to acknowledge the impact this will have on old deut and the other oldies. (You cannot force me to write this but it could be interesting?? Maybe??)

This means that Rum Tum Tugger, Munkustrap and Mistoffelees are all around their late 30's, kittens like Pouncival, Victoria and Electra are in their late 20's-early 30's (I don't have a clear time frame for them just yet but in human years I imagine them being around 16-19 for the Stageplay.) I am also focusing on a light-hearted, slice-of-life tone so please don't worry about any dark themes surrounding the aging cast.

This also means lots of new kittens!! I'm not very good with creating ocs, but I plan to have a good mix of kitten ocs and existing characters. In this au, all of the characters live close to each other/in the same town! Currently unclear, but they do all interact quite often.

Ship Shenanigans!

One of the fun parts of this concept is I get the chance to explore the character dynamics of Cats in a human context, but also with the knowledge of these characters knowing each other for many years. As such, there's plenty of ship/marriage content! I'll explain some of the ships/families I have planned out so far:

- Tugger and Mistoffelees have been married for around 10 years and they have 2 kids (I wanted to include the 7 kids I really did but it got very difficult to write quite quickly), Tugger is currently a music artist/producer and loves to strum little songs for Mistoffelees. Speaking of Mistoff, he's in a little bit of a worse position. After years of being a successful stage magician, he's found less and less success and money in the profession, and nowadays mostly spend his working time at children's parties showing off magic tricks. As rewarding as seeing their faces light up is, he can't help but feel he's letting himself down, seeing his past. (THIS IS THE PLOT OF THE CURRENT IN WORK CHAPTER BTW) Tugger is definitely more of the family man, but both of them love adventure and spontaneity, so their time together is not often boring. Factoring in the kids, they both live happy and fulfilling lives with each other. God I love their dynamic.

- Munkustrap and Demeter live much more structured lives than their brother/in-law respectively and his husband. I don't have clear jobs for them yet, office work seems plausible for both but I could totally see Munkustrap being the local child-minder also. Looking after kids is his talent after all. Demeter was never one for kids really so they never ended up having any themselves, but Munkustrap ends up spoiling his niece and nephew as if they're his own. As the woman of the Family, Demeter has also been given the job of helping out Tugger and Mistoff's daughter where possible. Demeter and Tugger also have a close relationship outside of being in-laws. Tugger is a very good listener and great at giving advice, more so than his more logical brother, Tugger excels in helping his friends talk out their frustrations, and that's exactly what Demeter has needed often in her life. This goes for most of the Jellicles also, but Demeter and Tugger turned out to have a very similar sense of humour, strangely enough. Mistoffelees and Munkustrap often enjoy ganging up on Tugger together, but Tugger isn't one to hold a grudge over something silly.

- Bombalurina has remained single throughout the years, she never did find the perfect person, but she doesn't mind because she has a fulfilling social life. Her, Tugger and Demeter are exceptionally close, in duos or all together. I don't have too much planned on her yet? But I would like to write a chapter around one of her errand days, involving brunch with Tugger and grabbing a coffee with Demeter, I may also draw some parallels to Grizabella in her aged up? Since in the musical Bomba was supposed to represent everything that Griz had lost. It's something to think about at least!

-In truth, I haven't really thought about characters like Alonzo, Plato, Cassandra, Pouncival etc. Although I would love to explore as many characters as possible within their own chapters. I'm also trying to stop using a character's relationship to Tugger as an anchor point but what can I say, he's a socialite!

- I would like to explore Macavity also, but I don't have a clear idea of him. I imagine he's in his early 40s, the idea I had was somebody, perhaps mungo or rumps, visiting him while he is in jail? Or maybe a new, younger cat who he is training as a criminal? Like a mentor trope but they're thieves. I made that on the spot while writing this but wow, I wanna use that now.

That's everything I have planned for this au/fanfic so far! I'm very excited to start releasing it but I'm such a slow writer 💀

Thank you for reading! Whew, that was long!

#cats musical #cats 1998 #tuggoffelees #rum tum tugger #bombalurina #demeter cats #mister mistoffelees #cats headcanons #fanfic planning

[skkyblogg]

Reviewing Cats (2019) As A Huge Cats (1998) Fan

As the titles states, I am a HUGE classic Cats fan. And a recent fan at that! 

Now, I’ve known about Cats since I was little, and I absolutely hated Memory. I heard it so much as a kid, especially at Christmas (which still doesn’t make sense, but oh well) and I didn’t know the context, so I avoided it like the plague. It was kind of like Friday by Rebecca Black for me. It’s memorable therefore able to easily get stuck in my head. Don’t worry, I love it now. 

As an adult, I finally gave in to watching the 1998 stage version when the remake came out. Watching reviews, people got very passionate about the original version. So, I became curious.

And since I’ve adored cats (the animal) now for a few years; I fear I was brainwashed against them until I got one of my own. Cats themselves are such interesting animals, and none are alike to another. And it’s fun to discover a part of my cat’s personality. So I’m now team Cats > team Dogs. 

And before I finally watched the classic version, I learned that T. S. Eliot, the writer of the inspiring Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats, loved cats, and Andrew Lloyd Webber also loves cats, so I jumped into that Cats pool in the deep end, eventually loving swimming in these weird waters. Finally watching it, I can safely say that if cats could dance and sing, it would be like that. And if you don’t love cats or understand them, then this one won’t be good for you. 

Now to the review...

First of all, I’m not a film student or a musical expert, I just like what I like. And I’m not here to spoil anyone’s fun. This post is just my opinion. And If you want a review of the music, then I suggest you check out Sideways’ video on the subject. 

Secondly, Cats (2019) is not ....good. But I didn’t mind it. I refuse to pay for it, however. And I know about Tom Hooper, oh yes, I know all about this little man. 

Like I said, I didn’t mind it, and I quite liked a few things. The person who plays Victoria is a great dancer (and I didn’t mind she was generally the audience for the other cats to talk at), Jennifer Hudson and some of the ensemble were really good singers. And I really liked the Rum Tum Tugger. 

Okay, I’m done being nice to this movie now...

This movie is based on Cats, it’s NOT Cats. Tom doesn’t understand Cats and he doesn’t understand musicals. (Sideways goes into detail why Mr. Hooper doesn’t understand this one) To be honest, the orchestra worked super hard and deserves to get all the awards. But if I still played professionally and I found out I was doing a Tom Hooper film - that would be a very hard no. I would walk away there and then. I couldn’t do what these people did and they pulled it off, even when the process is completely backwards.

I think auto-tune would have helped. It wouldn’t have saved the film, but it would have made it more bearable. 

They got rid of Jemima, who is my favorite character, and is the catalyst to getting Grizabella back into the group, allowing her to enter the Heavyside Layer.

They just talk to Victoria throughout the film - except at the end, where Old Deut talks to the camera. Huh??? I would’ve been fine if they talked to the audience throughout the whole movie, since the classic version does that anyway??

Mr. Mistoffelees sucks as a magician in this one. In the classic version, he brought back Old Deut ONCE and is a fabulous and confident magician. “And you would think there was no body shyer” isn’t to be taken super literally. Sure, I don’t think he’s too social, but once he’s in magician mode, he kills it! How can he - in the remake - do all the magic stuff so smoothly, but can’t bring back Old Deut until the 7th time?? Then Old Deut just appears behind everyone? Doesn’t make much sense.  No grand magical entrance? Nope! Thanks, I hate it. 

That’s another thing, the characters just show up to do their songs. They’re not actually seen or introduced until right when their song comes up. Sure, some characters like The Rum Tum Tugger don’t really show up until his song in the classic version, but he makes a great entrance. But Skimbleshanks was asleep, and they wake him up with a line of his song. But in the remake, when they start singing his song (as blandly as possible), he just appears right behind everyone (I see a pattern). 

In the 1998 version, the songs have emphasis on certain words, making them more intense, but most of the singers in the remake sing straight through, no direction and no emphasis, which makes the songs very boring to listen to. They also changed words in one or two songs (I don’t have an example of this right now). And I’m not talking about addressing Old Duet as a she instead of a he, because that’s correct. 

In general, it feels like they dumbed down the whole movie, so that maybe people would “get it” better? Cats isn’t supposed to be super realistic, it’s much more fantastical, so Mr. Hooper was shooting himself in the foot right off the bat with this one. They explained things that A) didn’t need explaining and B) the explanations didn’t make sense. 

Like, why does Macavity need to go to the Heavyside Layer? Because he’s a bad guy? And all bad buys need to win no matter what it is they’re winning? He seemed happy to be the bad guy, and just did his own thing without specifically having needed to be in the group. And why did Grizabella want to join him? And if she wanted to join him, then when and why did she decide not to follow him anymore? Their explanations just created more questions.

That’s all I really wanted to say about the movie. I don’t want to give this dump of a movie anymore of my energy. If you have anything to share, please feel free to interact. Go watch the 1998 version if you haven’t already. 

#cats 1998 #cats 2019 #blog #review #cats #movie

[queen-mischief-fanfiction]

Drabbles about the Black and White Siblings

An: I can’t seem to get these ideas out of my head so my solution is to write them out. Each chapter isn’t connected, each chapter is just a different stage of their story.Here is the story of how Alonzo, Quaxo and Victoria joined the Jellicle tribe and grew into the young cats we know and love, well first things first here’s their introduction.

How they met the Jellicles

It was a dark and stormy night at Victoria grove, and the rain was pouring non stop and humans ran home for cover. However, huddling under the cover of a broken umbrella that was dropped by a human was three kittens, cold and hungry, Alonzo the oldest was a black and white Tom that was still a kitten and was drenched from the rain, looking down he smiles sadly at his brother Quaxo, a black tuxedo kitten, he smiles back wrapping his small arms around the pure white fluff ball that is there little sister Victoria, barely a day old and already she’s left to the care of her brothers without their parents. Where were their parents well from Alonzo’s understanding they never had a father only a mother who lived in the streets and didn’t live long after giving birth to her last child. Alonzo had dreams that he would find a home for his siblings and one day hopefully he will.

  Later in the night three large Tom cats were walking down the street towards the junkyard, the smallest, yet still big was a known as Gus the theatre cat, the second was a round tuxedo cat and lastly had the biggest cat of all known as Old Deuteronomy. “Gus that was a lovely performance tonight you deserve those five stars” old Deut, compliments “I quite enjoyed the show too” “i know Firefrorefiddle the fiend of the fell is my favourite role yet I’m sure the kittens will love to hear about it” unbeknownst to Gus or Bustopher, Deuteronomy was looking over at the corner of the street as he saw a big shadow, moving closer he could see that it was a small Tom kitten and a slightly older Tom both cradling between them a tiny kitten. “Oh everlasting cat” he said sadly moving closer to them alerting Bustopher and Gus to his movement, “brother what is it?” Gus asked running after him and Bustopher groans moving as well but slower than Gus or Deuteronomy who had stopped by the kittens as the two started to wake up and notice a giant cat in front of them. Weekly pushing the youngest behind him, in a way to seem less threatening Deuteronomy laid himself flat on the ground, Alonzo sniffed around him, sensing the big cat wasn’t a threat “w-w-What do you want?” Deuteronomy’s heart nearly caved in at how week the Tom sounded “I mean no harm, I merely want to know where are your mother and father?” “We don’t have any” the small tuxedo cat interrupted before being scolded by Alonzo “in that case please let me bring you and your siblings to my home,” Alonzo was sceptical since his parents were gone he was more defensive when it came to outside help. Seeing the distrust Deuteronomy explained, “my name is Old Deuteronomy, my brother Gus and old friend Bustopher Jones, we belong to a tribe called the Jellicle Cats and since you don’t have a home I want to welcome you into mine,” Alonzo still didn’t think it was a good idea “,at least to get out from the cold and to have a little food there’s plenty to go around back home” Gus invited and looking at how thin Quaxo already was and knowing Victoria needed to be drinking plenty of milk he accepted on the condition that they can leave if they want to.

  Deuteronomy goes to pick up the littlest but stops when Quaxo pulls her closer “she’s mine to look after” he says making the old cat chuckle and instead he picked the two up together. Quaxo purrs already feeling the warmth, whilst Gus coaxes Alonzo to climb onto his shoulders and Alonzo did so liking the feeling of being tall. “Hey Bustopher that little Tom looks like you,” Gus calls to their friend, Bustopher look at the cats in Deut’s paws “,you’re right Gus and the littlest has a striking resemblance to my little sister, but she doesn’t have any kits”. Alonzo didn’t listen to the conversation Gus and Bustopher were having as he was looking at his brother and sister, keeping watch on them which made Deuteronomy chuckle “my oldest would like to have a cat as watchful as you to help protect the tribe” “you have kittens?” Alonzo asked him “yes I have thr- sorry just two sons and one grandchild whose looks to be from the same little as your brother, I must ask do your siblings have names?” “I’m Quaxo, and this is Victoria, I named her” Quaxo said being very proud of that fact. “And its a wonderful name for her, very elegant and I can tell she will be very beautiful when she becomes a queen”. They walked for a while, Quaxo falling back asleep and Victoria still hadn’t made a peep or even opened her eyes, Old Deuteronomy hoped there was nothing seriously wrong with her. Making it to the Junkyard the Jellicles lived in, an orange tabby cat and a small multicoloured brown Tom watched the group walk in, the orange tabby rushed down to see that they had three kittens and raced ahead to the large den that holds the kittens, whilst the small Tom fetched Deuteronomy’s family. “Jenny, Jelly emergency!” He yelled until a yellow coloured tabby queen forced her paw onto his mouth “Skimbleshanks, the kittens are asleep. What is the emergency that you needed to wake everyone up for” she demands as Gus and Deuteronomy walk in “Jennyanydots we have found three kits that need food, water and a good clean” he says making her gasp, and her sister Jellyorum came out after hearing this and instantly grabs Alonzo and takes him in for a bath, Jenny tries to grab the small kitten from Quaxo but he doesn’t let go “she’s mine, I need to protect her it’s my job” her heart was breaking the more his tiny voice spoke and Skimble decided to take the reigns from her “listen to me laddie, we don’t want to hurt her but Jenny here needs to look over your sister while you have a bath alright afterwards once we can tell she in fine then we will hand her back to you, we promise”. Quaxo reluctantly hands Victoria over to Jenny and jelly took him to the bath with Alonzo, “Thank you for the help dear” Jenny says to Skimble “naw don’t mention it I learn from the best” Skimble winks making her blush as she goes to give the new kitten a check up. “I think I’ll take my leave now but I’ll come by in the morning to check on the kits, tootle pip” he waves off leaving before the other Tom comes back with a grey striped Tom, a slightly younger Tom with slick brown fur that had patches of leopard spots following in with a small brown and white kitten in his mouth, huffing and puffing out of breath. “Sorry father we took too long we had to wait for Tugger” Munkustrap said bowing to Old Deuteronomy “Excuse me but not only do you both have longer legs but I was carrying a Tom kitten too” Tugger complained to his older brother as he put the kit down “thank you Uncle Tugger” “don’t thank me Plato I would do it again in a heartbeat” the kit Plato was nuzzling his grandfather in greeting as his youngest got his breath back “So father why did Asparagus jr say it was urgent for us to be here?” The Tom in question was nuzzling his father asking how the play went and how he wished he could have seen it. “Tonight on my way home I rescued three kittens, they had no home, no family, the youngest was only a day old and I want you here to meet them and maybe Make some new friends” he tells his sons as Jenny comes back with Victoria wrapped up, placing her in a little cot before walking to Deuteronomy “she’s very lucky, there’s no signs of damage and I was able to give her some milk” “her eyes are very blue like sapphires” a small voice interrupted the adults and looking over Plato was leaning over into the cot and the small queen’s were wide looking at him with interest. She giggles playfully booing his nose as her siblings enter the room again, “Hey!” Quaxo calls pushing Plato out of the way and picking Victoria up again “, don’t get too close she’s mine to protect”. Alonzo groans whispering to his brother “don’t be rude they were helping”. Quaxo didn’t stop his glare until Victoria was once again out of his arms by Jenny who said that she needed rest. “Boys these are the kittens I found, Quaxo, Victoria and I’m sorry I didn’t get your name” Deuteronomy turned to the oldest who stood straighter as the attention was on him “um I’m Alonzo their older brother”. Quaxo was pouting during the introductions until something new was spotted in his vision, a long fluffy tail, Quaxo silently stalks getting closer to his new find until he finally pounces on it, chewing on it until the tail and himself were suspended in front of a Maine Coon who didn’t look happy at all. “I’m guessing no one told this one to not chew on others tails” his tail went down making the kitten roll back over to his brother who rolled his eyes at how childish he was being, however what Tugger didn’t know what that Quaxo thought it was a game and did it again “listen closely stay off!” He said harshly but Quaxo still tried to get it until Alonzo stopped him “stay” he commands. “Worried he’ll ruin your coat” Munk says smirking at Tugger as said cat was combing his tail “just wait till I grow out my mane then you’ll be jealous that you won’t look as good as me”. Quaxo quickly grew bored and went to chew on his brother’s tail, but it wasn’t as good as the fluffy one, Tugger notice the pouting kitten look at his tail. He wanted to say no but the tuxedo was too cute so he laid his tail down and motioned for the kitten to come over “just this once and only because you are cute” Quaxo smiled running over to him “thank you sir” he says whilst chewing on his tail “just Tugger is fine kid” Tugger told him smiling gently at the kit. 

  Old Deuteronomy could already tell these kittens would be good for his family even if they couldn’t see it yet, noticing Plato off to the side he calls him over “everything alright?” Plato sighs “I can’t play with Toria” he complained making the older cat chuckle “she’s only a day old, and this world is still new here, give her a day or two to settle and I’m sure she would play with you and the other kits” the cat then heard a “I don’t want to share her with the others” through his yawns. “Boys it’s very late, let's let the new kittens rest and this one needs it too” Old Deuteronomy says before he leaves for his den. Alonzo had to pick Quaxo up and take him over to their spot to sleep in the den whilst Tugger picked up a sleepy Plato and he and Munk walked out of that den and Munk bid his brother a goodbye, going to his den and Tugger took Plato to his father’s where they both slept curled up to Old Dueteronomy.

#cats the musical #Drabbles about the black and white siblings #Alonzo #rum tum tugger #Munkustrap #Plato #Victoria #queen-mischief-fanfiction

[carlerinle]

Children Of The Kingdom

Wednesday 27th May 2020

Matt. 19:14 – “But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.”

It is such a delight to have kids and watch them grow up. To be a child is to have no worries about life, to be content and joyful in whatever is placed before you. A child knows and cares nothing about race, age, skin colour, financial status, and any of the social markers that divide us in society. A child sees only fun, laughter and freedom. The point of view of children is so far removed from that of adults that society has to deliberately teach the young ones about their social divisions. Jesus was very particular about children, teaching us that we must become like a child if we must enter the Kingdom of heaven. Paul emphasizes the simplicity of a child’s mind, urging us to be children when it comes to malice (1 Cor. 14:20). The simplicity of a child keeps the heart free from the burden of offence, malice and unforgiveness, freeing us up to follow the things of the Spirit with unabashed vigour and passion.

However, we must consider the words of Jesus in our focal text, because you are either a child or a parent, or both, and these words must have some meaning for us. How old must a child be before he can be taught the ways of God? Ancient Israel passed down their traditions orally from father to son, and in some cases, from father to grandson (Deut. 6:9). This means that from a very early age, as soon as they were able to understand, Israeli children were exposed to teachings about their traditions and customs. The Muslims also have this culture of starting early to teach their children about Islam. Paul tells us that Timothy was taught the scriptures from when he was a child, showing us that once a child is morally aware, they can be taught the scriptures. In fact, the only way the promise of the Lord about the peace of our children will be fulfilled is if we teach them the way of the Lord (Isa. 54:13).

It is certain that the earlier we begin to teach our children about the Kingdom, the better will be their foundation. Teaching children however requires more than a cursory attention to the method, for children learn better by mirroring actions than imbibing knowledge. They learn behaviours first before they learn principles, which is why we instil a habit of brushing our children’s teeth before they even know what it is or why it’s important. Training up a child in the way they should go means that we must walk in the way ourselves, for they will mirror what they see you do before they do what you teach. You’re teaching them to pray, but do they see you pray? You’re teaching them to be polite, but how do you talk to your cleaner? Teaching young kids about Christ must go beyond memorising scripture, because even if their minds are quick enough to retain the scripture, they are not saved, so the scripture has no immediate benefit. If they can learn from you discipline, humility, respect for people, etc. then when they’re old enough to understand, those scriptures will begin to have meaning for them.

The Bible instructs us to train our children up in the way that they are destined to go, and that means that we are responsible for setting them on their path of purpose. That is an all-encompassing task God has given to parents, to ensure that children get introduced to God early, start getting to know the faith early, and start engaging in righteous practices early. That may translate to teaching them to fast, how to save, breaking down Bible truths into bite-size formats for their easy assimilation, helping them have a balanced social exposure, etc. All in all, children are not too young to know the Gospel, if they’re not too young to learn about the world. Begin early to teach, so that they begin early to know God. Amen.

Have a blessed day.

#Devotional DiligentBibleStudy GrowingInFaith TheDailyWord

[typearls]

Parenting: 5 things every Parent should know about Depression and Suicide watch

Foreign movies are a big influence on depression and suicide related cases

This week has been a confusing and sad one , that is because I spent earlier part of the week consoling a friend, colleague and sister,Patricia Ebolum over the death of her oldest son, Verishima Unokyur, who committed suicide in the wee hours of January 2nd 2017. How does one console a woman who has given her all, to give life to her children, raise them in love, affection and care ? What could have made a 19 year old university undergraduate take his own life?

Several scenarios played through my mind, Pregnant girlfriend, Jilted love, Bullying, Peer pressure, Spiritual Attack, Accidental Suicide? No woman has to bury her child especially at the start of the new year. After several conversations and research, I Found out that Depression surely exists and it is currently killing more youths/ adults than we care to know.

Continue to rest in peace Verishima Unokyur

Just Recently, Paul Of Peter Square posted his conversation with a young boy who was ready to join Illuminati by all means, even if he needs to sacrifice his life to do so. Another friend spoke bout how a 10 year old boy hanged himself from a fan during the December holidays, a 12 year old girl filmed herself committing suicide, another  young girl also jumped from a storey building , but luckily was saved. here are so many instances of suicidal attempt and they are all depression related.

Here are my own conclusions: 

1. Depression is real :

 It is a state of mind that makes a human being feel apathy for social activities, distances himself from other humans, do things in isolation, live  a lonely existence, have no friends. It is characterized by extreme mood swings, sudden outbursts of temper, skipping of meals, extreme quietness. The person starts living in his own world and hates all or most people around him. People suffering from depression usually feel the world is against them. Depression can be triggered by loss, emotional distress, bereavement, poverty, disability, spiritual influences, external influences or other events that can cause low esteem.

2. Watching of foreign movies is no longer the fun it used to be:

 There are lots of foreign movies out there, cartoon characters, comics and reading material that feed the young impressionable minds with evil. When evil, death, murders, sex, rape, gun killings, villainy are the ideas these materials advocate, then parents need to act fast , they either stop or retrieve those materials or warn the children about the danger of reading too much meaning into what they see, observe and listen to either on Tv, Books or music.  batman, Superman, Captain M, Iron man, Illuminati, Skulls sounds fun but for those who dont know the differnece , they take these ideas seriously, illuminate them larger than life, and try to pattern their lives along this line. 

3. Single parenting is not as easy a it is portrayed to be; 

Forget the huge clamoring by single moms, single dad advocates. True no one wants to spend their existence being lonely, but it is more than for just companionship. Raising kids is hard work, a kid needs more than a set of parents, at least a mom and dad, both are to complement each other's strengths or weaknesses, if one is too loving, the other acts a balance, if one is too lively, the other acts a calming force. A child is attuned to all the tension, energy that goes on in a home and can be positively or negatively influenced by what goes on around him. In a typical African society, the community comes together to train a child, we have grandparents, neighbors, friends, teachers, cousins, uncles, large and extended family members that help in raising the African child , the experiences shape a child to become a better adult.  A child needs the stable influence of a warm, hospitable environment, a mother figure, a father figure, a loyal friend, a confidant, an adviser and that strict personality . The above mentioned people may not necessarily be the child's biological parents, especially if one of them is not involved in the child raising due to death, divorce, separation or sheer irresponsibility, it can be a uncle, aunt, teacher, priest or friend.

4. Watchfulness and early action is the saving grace:

Parents need to be more observant,follow them on social media, (Facebook, Instagram, twitter), watch out for their posts, you can make deductions about what they are thinking especially things they are not talking to you about . Once you noticed unusual activity on your kids's account, take action. Sometimes it is even advisable to snoop into their phones, read text messages, whatsapp messages, know what they are discussing with friends. When a child is reluctant to go out and mingle, it can be a sign of depression,  force him out. At times, only love and affection is not enough, some strict measures need to be taken, after all, desperate times calls for desperate measures. It is better to catch depression early than late. Pray, commit your children into the hands of God. Let them go for bible lessons, Religion acts a balance in a world full of so much evil and criminal acts. 

Visit a psychiatrist , a priest, a medical practitioner, discuss your fears, anti -depressants can be given  to enable the child function properly, sometimes the shrink can help the child talk about what is bothering him, it can be an event from the past, but the right  communication can heal past hurts. 

5. Engage your kids in healthy activities:

Always keep them occupied, monitor their meals, let them eat properly, exercise,engage in health, fitness, exercise activities. Dont raise them in isolation for fear of them joining bad gang, going to religious summer boot camps once in a while wont hurt. 

Parents cant be too careful. No one should try to conquer death. 

Depression and suicide are real. These wicked forces are real, but more real and greater is our God. We keep speaking peace and the mind of Christ over our yet unborn children. Dear Nnenna, I experience same fear, like will I be a good mum? When I worry like that, I quote scriptures over them: "the fruit of my body is blessed" Deut 28:1-13 And "I and the children the Lord has given me are for signs and wonders in Israel" Is 8:18

And I tell myself even now, "babe, you are going to make one favoured man a perfect wife and some favoured children a great mum".

Let us keep our territories away from the clutches of the enemy. Pray. Pray. Pray. Declare God's word over and over in faith. God will help us all in Jesus'name, Amen.

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