Maybe the parents in that congregation refused to control their children. And the church took it upon themselves to provide a bad solution to the problem. But if the parents aren't going to correct their children something needs to be done. But when you are trying so hard to please your "seekers" there is little you can do. Suggesting that parents control their children could be insulting to people in the church. Again I don't agree with the practice, I just see why they might have thought it necessary.

By the way, I see this as more of a problem outside reformed churches. Children are in the services at my church and it is quiet except for babies crying.

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"I was found by those who did not seek me; I was made manifest to those who did not ask for me." Romans 10:20b

Angela Asano
Edwardsville, IL
Member, Center Grove Presbyterian Church - PCA

"History never repeats itself, but it rhymes." - Mark Twain