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Posted: Dec 17 2007 at 9:44am | IP Logged Quote mathmama
At what age did your children start wearing them?

Also, what am I to do with a scapular that can no longer be worn?

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Posted: Dec 17 2007 at 10:02am | IP Logged Quote Mackfam
You can burn or bury your old scapulars. Personally, we wear ours out til they are threads, then bury them in the Mary Garden.

Ages...it has varied. I still can't get my 7yo ds to wear one with any regularity. He has some sensory issues -tags, socks, tight waistbands, etc. Sometimes he will, sometimes it is just too much. I gently remind or ask, but I don't push.

I think it will depend on your dc as to the age you introduce. The earlier you start to cultivate the habit, the likelier it will become *a habit* I think. I know some families who place it around their child's neck as early as 2. Why not just give it a try? Place it on their necks with a short prayer to Our Lady to offer protection to your child, leave it on the outside, and just see how it goes for a few hours.

Don't know if this is helpful at all. Hopefully, some wise mothers will chime in and offer their experiences.

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Posted: Dec 17 2007 at 10:20am | IP Logged Quote Elizabeth
This is an idea.

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Posted: Dec 17 2007 at 10:31am | IP Logged Quote Mackfam
I love this idea!!! Thanks for the link Elizabeth!

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Posted: Dec 17 2007 at 11:34pm | IP Logged Quote SallyT
I was going to post that House Art Journal link, but Elizabeth beat me to it!

My 10 and almost-14yos wear their scapulars regularly -- we all got them from a friend when we came into the Church last year. My teenager is the most serious about wearing one -- she ALWAYS has hers on. My little kids, 5 and 4, like the idea, but don't keep them on for very long. I have to admit that I have sensory issues, too, and have trouble keeping one on.

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Posted: Dec 17 2007 at 11:51pm | IP Logged Quote aussieannie
What a fabulous idea!

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