Kids - A thread for bragging, venting and, advice.
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Bullfrog
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I know people don't want to see pics/videos of strangers' kids, but I thought I'd share anyway. Here's my boy playing hockey for the first time this afternoon. We just bought some dollar store sticks. Kid's got a good backhand (he's just over two years):
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmvyL3GyZXM[/youtube]
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmvyL3GyZXM[/youtube]
maplesyrup
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可爱的。
(adorable.)
(adorable.)
maplesyrup
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We are not a religious family... we don't go to church. Personally, I've been exposed to a little here and there of varying faiths and don't have issue with it but it's just not for me... If faith is a gift, I haven't been blessed with it. Anyway, a couple of our neighbours (nice enough people) have kids the same age as mine (8.) Their kids are my kids best friends and they go to Sunday School. They've invited my daughters and they want to go with them as for the most part, it's just king of a fun thing. Most of it is play but there are some bible lessons... I'm not sure what to do. :-\
Sarge, check out what the beliefs, and most importantly, the practices of that religion really are. Ask if you can sit in and observe a session or two of Sunday school and services without your kids so that you get a sense of what it is like.
I have family members who sent their kids to Sunday school, then ended up in the church school, and now won't socialize with anyone outside their church.
Check it out first and then take the kids if you want.
I have family members who sent their kids to Sunday school, then ended up in the church school, and now won't socialize with anyone outside their church.
Check it out first and then take the kids if you want.
maplesyrup
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Excellent suggestion Monika. Thanks. They're Christians, that's all I know... If I found it appropriate, i.e. more about being good people as opposed to being good Christians, would it be weird if my kids went and my wife and I didn't?
I am not a parent but I personally don't see the harm in sending them to Sunday. I would advise like Monika said to look into it first before you let them go. You may even want to talk to the pastor or youth director of the church to get an idea what they would be learning to see if it's something you want your children to be involved in. I am Catholic and went to Sunday school as a kid of course there is going to be a religious element to it but it was just as much about being a good person, learning good values as it was to quote a close minded person "pretty absurd stories".
Bullfrog
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I'm an atheist and grew up in a non-religious household (parents are agnostic.) I went to sunday school several times with friends. A few outings won't be bad at all. They do lots of meaningful and fun activities at sunday school. My memory is a bit hazy, but I don't recall much talk about religion at all, other than listening to the stories.
As kids, it's just stories, no different than learning about Hanel and Gretel.
I'd be more worried if they insisted on bringing them every day; worried, that is, if it offends you or you believe it will interfere with their ability to objectively develop their own beliefs.
heck, when I was in elementary school, I remember reading bible stories during story time. My particular favourites were reading about Samson and David & Goliath.
As kids, it's just stories, no different than learning about Hanel and Gretel.
I'd be more worried if they insisted on bringing them every day; worried, that is, if it offends you or you believe it will interfere with their ability to objectively develop their own beliefs.
heck, when I was in elementary school, I remember reading bible stories during story time. My particular favourites were reading about Samson and David & Goliath.
maplesyrup
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I just went out with my best friend for a couple of drinks and he's pretty much on the same page with the rest of you (apart from Manson of course.) I need to more information but his opinion was - and I quote "their skin isn't going to burn when they walk through the door." (lol) He also feels there is noting wrong with not being part of their Sunday experience. I'll talk to my wife and tell her I'm okay with it if she is... Thanks for the advice here, guys... most appreciated.
Bullfrog
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I won't get into a religious debate with you, but it's your approach. We get it, you don't believe in god and think the concept of religion is akin to a brainwashing cult.
Sarge was asking for some simple advice and you have to use the opportunity to insult people who have faith, as you always do when the topic arises. That's what's wrong with what you said.
Sarge was asking for some simple advice and you have to use the opportunity to insult people who have faith, as you always do when the topic arises. That's what's wrong with what you said.