About Uni-kids for Christ
Why a website for Christians raising an only child? How is raising one so for God's glory so different from raising more than one?
In terms of our goals and methods, maybe no different. We all want our children to grow up in the fear of the Lord, using biblical principles to guide us. We want them to know the Scriptures, to care for others, to understand and accept the gospel at a young age, to become responsible and loving followers of Christ.
In terms of our experiences, however, consider....
It is for these reasons that we are gathering and building a community of other parents who are raising a single child, or those who are concerned that they may not be able to have more than one. This is a place for veteran parents of "onlies" to encourage those new to this idea, and for those grieving the loss of their dream of more to ask questions and share their concerns and laments. We have public forums and private ones, as well as a regular blog with thoughts about raising an only to the glory of God. We'd love to hear from you! See our Contact Us page for more information.
In terms of our goals and methods, maybe no different. We all want our children to grow up in the fear of the Lord, using biblical principles to guide us. We want them to know the Scriptures, to care for others, to understand and accept the gospel at a young age, to become responsible and loving followers of Christ.
In terms of our experiences, however, consider....
- Every "first" is also a "last".
- If you experienced primary infertility, your child is an especially longed-for treasure; being "discontent" with "just one" may feel terribly disloyal to God, who answered your prayers for a child.
- If you experienced secondary infertility, your child's early years may be marked by the stress and frustration of trying to conceive another child.
- If you've lost babies during pregnancy or after birth, your grief may have been marked by the sometime painful reminder to treasure the child that you have.
- If you the single child you are raising is adopted or your step-child, you may still be grieving the absence biological children.
- Many Christian websites for families, especially more conservative ones, seem to assume the presence of children (plural), not a child (singular). This is especially true in the area of homeschooling.
- If your child has prayed for siblings, he or she may have been confronted at a young age with the dilemma of "unanswered" prayers.
- We are concerned about our single child experiencing a different kind of lonesomeness, both through childhood and then in adulthood, especially as we age.
- With only one child, we may have fewer grandchildren than our counterparts.
It is for these reasons that we are gathering and building a community of other parents who are raising a single child, or those who are concerned that they may not be able to have more than one. This is a place for veteran parents of "onlies" to encourage those new to this idea, and for those grieving the loss of their dream of more to ask questions and share their concerns and laments. We have public forums and private ones, as well as a regular blog with thoughts about raising an only to the glory of God. We'd love to hear from you! See our Contact Us page for more information.