Hold your applause

Is anyone else still annoyed by applause in church, or is it just me?

98% of the congregation applauds whenever the children's choirs "perform" for the "audience". Doting Moms and Dads may feel that little Murgatroyd will be crushed if his effort is not applauded. I say it's time to teach little Murgatroyd the difference between a worship service and a school assembly, not to mention teaching him who the Audience really is.

Please take a look at this. I can't say it any better than that.

Sincerely yours,
Old Cranky-pants Church Lady