There is the dilemma for, at the theological level, the gospel holds children up to be models of openness, innocence and unconditional love. Too often we play up the ethical and practical and ignore the theological - after all , it's easier. And so it is here, I believe. The endless struggle between charisma and order rears its ugly once again. Liturgical Implication Changing our adult ways in liturgy is never easy.
Any liturgical change is fraut with unease.
Yet, as Christian families especially, we are called to do what we can to fashion a liturgy that encompasses children rather than pushing them away. The gospel is not easy. Somewhere there must be a balance between babble and order, the joy and celebration of childhood with ordered worship. Fortunately, kids love routine. In the midst of effervescence sits a need to repeat and repeat.