The criticisms of the giant analogy seem concerned mostly with the connotation (a giant is a monster), not with anything substantive. Are there any substantive problems? It would seem pretty easy to construct an analogy with a good giant or creature.

Also, what about comparing the Trinity to the living creatures in Ezekiel 1? One creature with 4 faces.

My young kids have a hard time with the Trinity and I need something to help them. "Its a mystery" is not very helpful. There are abstract analogies that are helpful, such as the one and the many philosphical issue (and Van Til and others used the Trinity as a basis to explain the one and the many). But kids need something concrete.

What about one family with three persons in the family?

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Scott Roberts
Ruling Elder, Lakeside Presbyterian Church (PCA)
Southlake, Texas