Question for parents, parents to be, and parent want to be's.....

[gee_ess]

Originally Posted by kstar

Honestly, I gave this a lot of thought. IF (big if) I ever had children, I don't think that dying/terminal illness would be the worst thing. I mean, yes, tragic and would probably require a lot of grief counseling.

However, the most devastating thing that a child could do would be more like if they were going against every value I would have taught them, like being a Republican, a Scientologist, or committing a crime. Something about those things just makes me... I dunno, it was like when I found out that one of my childhood friends was a Republican, I was so disappointed and heartbroken that she and I would never be friends again.

How old are you kstar? Knowing this might help me understand your position.

[ThetaPrincess24]

Originally Posted by gee_ess

How old are you kstar? Knowing this might help me understand your position.

I've said it somewhere else but, regardless of values, beliefs, political views, we should embrace the challenge of other people's ideas and debates. It should make one's views stronger or even change if need be. If people dont embrace the challenge of ideas or debate or whatever then perhaps the views of that person arent as strong as they may think.

My husband and I are raising our children with Christian principles and "republican" views. If the children decide neither are for them we will love them no less and treat them no different.

i agree with tippie on this issue.