Thursday, May 13, 2010

As a parent, don't you think it's healthy to expose your children to different religions?

How can parents only teach that one religion is the correct one to their child? Or even that you don't believe it but a lot of people do ...you know, people are different and you should respect their beliefs.As a parent, don't you think it's healthy to expose your children to different religions?
My future children will be raised by an atheist, but I plan to read them a lot of world mythology (as mythology is the word for ';every other religion but your own'; to believers). Historically and socially, it is important to be knowledgeable about religions -- how many politicians are still asking about the difference between Shiites and Sunnis? -- how many Christians believe the Bible condemns homosexuality?





I don't want my children coerced, but I don't want them ignorant, either.As a parent, don't you think it's healthy to expose your children to different religions?
I did teach my child about my faith (I was a practicing Wiccan during the years she was growing up), but I didn't tell her it was the only faith, and I allowed her to make her own decision. She also was allowed to go to synagogue with some of her friends, and to a Baptist church (where they tried to tell her I was the Antichrist and it was her duty to convert me, so she didn't go there again) and to Catholic church with my mother. If she'd been interested in other religions and known somebody who would take her, I would have allowed that, too.
when they are old enough to learn the differences then yes I will teach them about other religions some things about other religions are interesting and we will be traveling a lot and doing missionary work so they need to know what others believe and to respect it. I trust that I have taught them well and have been a good example that she too will follow Christ, and although that is the desire of my heart but she has a choice to make as well. Good luck with this and God bless you.
Define expose.


I teach my children the faith I know and believe. I teach them that there are other faiths and we are to respect them and their adherents. I teach them that we believe our faith is ';true';. I teach them other people believe their faith is ';true'; also. We practice our faith. They can figure it all out regarding the other faiths when they get older and if they are curious.
It is good to study all religions and different versions of the Bible but Jesus said you will know the truth and the truth will set you free John 8:32 So when you find the true religion then you will know it.





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There is only one God - Jehovah. So that is the only God I teach my children about - because I love them.





Pro 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
I would not expose them to any on my own. I'd let them form their own opinions, completely independent of my own.





I'm not a parent, but this is what I would do if I had children.
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In the state of CA, is it legal to have a gun license at 14? Even with parent consent?

I have an acquaintance who I strongly suspect likes to tell story's to make her life seem more interesting. According to her, her brother has had license to carry a gun, which their dad filled out all the paper work for, since he was 14. I find it hard to believe, but then again, I don't know a thing about fire arms or the laws pertaining to them.In the state of CA, is it legal to have a gun license at 14? Even with parent consent?
No you can't have legally license for gun at 14. You can have shotgun at 18, but handgun only at 21. California has one of the strictest gun law in US of A.





It looks like pretty soon everyone in California will only have legal rights to have paintball guns.In the state of CA, is it legal to have a gun license at 14? Even with parent consent?
Your friend is trying to be interesting again. Unfortunately for her, she doesn't know what she's talking about.





There is no license required to own a gun in California. Under federal law, you have to be 18 years old to buy a long gun, 21 to buy a handgun. California concealed carry permits are only available to adults over 21.





Her parents may have bought her brother a gun at 14, but there's no way he had a license to carry at that age.
You can shoot and have possession of a firearms as a minor giving that the activity is legal and that the minor is being supervised. You don't need a license to own a firearm. However you have to be at least 18 to own a rifle and shotgun and 21 to own a handgun. Open carry and conceal carry is allowed on ones property or ones place of business without a permit given one can LEGALLY own a firearm. A minor cannot do this unless its in the act of self defense (ie some armed robber broke into the home and the kid is all alone with the firearm and has to defend himself.) If the neighbor reports a kid carrying a gun around in the house both the dad and the kid will get in trouble. Laws in CA are strict when it comes to minors getting a hold of firearms because accidents involving minors have happened and this is why laws are strict. You need a conceal weapons permit to carry a concealed firearm (outside ones residence) and one of the requirements is that you are 21. Only the Sheriffs Dept or local police dept can approve conceal weapons permits to people in CA to my knowledge. So, your friend lied or her dad broke the law.
Wait, they still have legal options to own guns in California?





Your acquaintance is lying. Here in Oklahoma, where gun laws are not Draconian, under no legal circumstances (excluding the military) can anyone under the age of 21 own a pistol. Let alone, get a conceal and carry license.
Your parents cannot consent to you breaking the law. Don't feel bad. Obviously, your friend doesn't know any more than you do about firearms and the laws pertaining to them.
Lol, like, you're kidding, right?





Giving guns to a minor? Texas probably doesn't allow that either
I believe your friend is a liar.If she brings it to school please tell a teacher or call 911.
you cant have a firearm at 14... no matter what the circumstances.. not even in texas
nope,your friend is a liar because my cousin tried sohard and did not work!!!!

Which state handles the child support if one parent moves out of state?

If the parent who is receiving child support moves out of state, yet both parents have equal sole custody... the parent receiving child support has 41% and the other has 49%, due to his income versus hers. So, just curious that if the parent who receives the child support moves out of state, yet the custody time stays the same which state takes over or continues with the child support?Which state handles the child support if one parent moves out of state?
The state where the child resides is the state that has jurisdiction.Which state handles the child support if one parent moves out of state?
The state that started the child support order will ALWAYS hold jurisdiction, unless there is a court petition by either parent to move that jurisdiction. You can only do so if ';everybody moved'; out of the original state. So if one parent moves out of the original state, but not the other, then you are not allowed to change jurisdiction. The new state will cooperate with the old state %26amp; will act as a middle man to help with the sending or recieving of the support payments, but they will hold no power over the order.
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  • Should parent teach about sex and masturbation to their children? What is the right time to teach them?

    I'm not perverted. I just think that our children is our very own responsibility and I'm afraid that somehow they'll learn about the wrong idea of sex and masturbation themselves...





    I'm going to get married soon and this one is truly one of my concern... I mean how should I talk about it with my very own children? Since my mom %26amp; dad has passed away long time ago, I wonder how every parent could deal with these....Should parent teach about sex and masturbation to their children? What is the right time to teach them?
    You won't need to worry about the masturbating issue they will discover this one on their own and a long time before you even know it. Just tell them it's natural and they should go to their rooms, not the living room floor.





    Sex ed. should be taught by the parents if possible but it should include all aspects. Birth control, STDs, pregnancy etc. If you can get a teen to sit down and listen that is.





    My sis in law began early with her kids, talking about things on a level they could understand and accept. Only one of her kids chose to have pre-marital sex and that was with the guy she planned to marry.





    I can't speak for all parents or all kids, but there is nothing dirty about sex and there is nothing perverted about talking about it in a healthy manner.





    They will receive some in health classes at school also and I recommend that you check the cirriculum out before hand.





    Stay involved, from birth to leaving home and you and they will be fine.Should parent teach about sex and masturbation to their children? What is the right time to teach them?
    I think it's important for children to learn about sex from their parents (although not visually). As far as masturbation goes, I think most people figure it out on their own, although a passing mention of how normal it is couldn't hurt. I don't think parents should ever have sex or masturbate in front of their children. It's just not necessary. People experience sex in different ways and you shouldn't rob them of the experience of discovering it for themselves when the time is right. Just provide the basics and let them do the rest.
    yes you should teach your own children about sex and masterbation because if you dont you will find that someone else has done that ;;and in the wrong form.if you want your children to know then it is your own rights to teach them in the way you want them to learn and please teach them according to the bible .;because then you cannot go wrong start early in life as soon as the child is able to understand and always with loving words and prayer according to the word of god
    All very small children will touch their private parts. You tell them that it is a bedroom or bathroom toy and that nobody wants to see it. As they get older, you will need to give them more information. The earlier you start, with age appropriate info, and using the proper words for things, the easier it will be when it gets time for them to ask you the hard questions. If you don't teach your kids about sex, they will come on Yahoo and ask some of the really weird questions that we see on here evey day. I get my neices and nephews asking me very basic questions that they should know the answers to. One of my neices actually managed to get pregnant and didn't even know the real names for her privates. Children are not taught enough in sex ed classes at school. They need to know that masturbation is a safe outlet for their very normal feelings and that unprotected sex is never a good thing. They need to know that you will love them and help them deal with it even if they do mess up and catch a disease or worse, get pregnant.
    Yes. Before puberty
    I know I might get bashed for this but I believe children should START being taught about sex before starting school. Of course you must be careful not to overload them or give details that would scare them. They will hear and see things in school and you need to have a open relationship with them to discuss these things. You need to establish that relationship early so when the real sex questions come, you will have their trust.


    Don't ever lie....we all know babies don't come from the stork.
    it is my belief that parents should take time out of there lives and asnwer the growing questions that kids these days have
    No let them learn from a hooker.
    Talk to them about sex as young at 8. My parents were always open to me and talked to me about sex all the time since a very young age. Educating your children about sex will make them less curious about it and make them wait instead of going and trying it at a ridiculously young age. You can't really stop your children from having sex when they are teenagers, and you shouldn't stop them. If you talked to them about sex, they'll be smart and use protection.





    It's always the kids whose parents are all closed minded and don't talk to their children about sex, and other things that come home pregnant at 13.





    It's better for them to be aware, and even if they do have sex; be glad they're keeping it safe!





    ...As for masturbation...You shouldn't exactly talk to them about it; most children find out about masturbation just exploring their bodies to fulfill their curiousity. There is nothing wrong with masturbation, and you should NOT worry about it at all.


    Actually, if your kids will masturbate, they will most likely be more satisfied and won't be having sex.


    But even if they are having sex, remember to continue educating them as you always did, and they will remember. Trust me, sex talks are something a child never forgets. So when your teenager does go and have sex, he or she will be protected. Don't worry.





    Good luck.
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    I feel that it is beter for the parents to be truthfull to there children about human sexualiaty.


    Teach within the home rather that having them learn that the parents and teachers have lied to them all there lives.
    No. My advice is to let them learn at school.
    The best way to deal with it is to never deny them the facts. Even as very small children they should be allowed to see both parents nude and to know about how pregnancy occurs and so forth. My mother always told us about all that stuff and answered all our questions no matter what age we were, so that I don't remember not knowing. I think I have a very healthy conceptional idea of sex and love and never needed advice from my peers as I knew long before they did. Best wishes








    P.S. I can see that many of the other answers are joke answers please ignore them... you get alot of that on this site, especially from list.
    this just reminded me of a friend of mine whose daughter (when she was like 3 or 4) would walk thru the house with something (usually a towel or stuffed animal) between her legs and walk and hump, walk and hump.


    her mom and dad just kept saying 'no humpy, no humpy'. she did it ALL THE TIME. her little eyes would go back into her head and she just went into another world for a few minutes.


    one day while babysitting i told the little girl that other people just don't like to watch her enjoy herself that way and the best place to do it is in her room - alone.


    that's all it took.


    she never came out of her bedroom to do it in front of others again. yes, she would disappear for a while and her parents had to go find her (in her room humping) and tell her to come on out and play when she's done.
    talk is cheap





    SHOW THEM
    i believe it comes naturally at that time.mu son is three and i have already taught him the difference between boys and girls. also put your kids into sex ed every year its offered it will help too. they dont teach much on the act of sex at all.mostly puberty and basic reproduction
    Jennifer L has the best answer so there is nothing more for me to add, except that some of the other answers are really stupid and no wonder some kids are the way they are...
    When they ask,talk about sex.When they are 11..12..13..talk about mast.
    Don't think so. Generations have got along without it quite famously. And this generation ain't unique either.
    I believe parents should tell their kids about ';the birds and the bees';. I'm not for certain when a good time would be to explain it all to them.
    age 10 gets the sex talk, age 3+ gets the difference between boys and girls.

    Can you get contacts with prescription without a parent ?

    Can you get contacts with prescription without a parent or do you need someone over 18?





    Can you get it with someone over 18 but not your parent??


    How much and where are good places?


    I hear walmart, but do you need to fill out info for them? SORRY, lots of questions, please help! (;Can you get contacts with prescription without a parent ?
    I have also heard of Cosco. I think they will ask but, i am not 500% sure. I would let my parents know though!Can you get contacts with prescription without a parent ?
    Well I guess the first question is have you had a recent eye exam?


    Have you had a contact fitting lesson?


    Do you have an Rx that is within a year of your last exam?


    If you say yes. Then you can order then online or get them anywhere.
    usually the if you are at a young age the optician would ask for you parents to get involved with you getting contacts just to help you out with looking after them and hygeine

    How do I go about being a good parent?

    My son's due Valentine's Day, and I'm extremely nervous. Everyone's telling me that I'll be a great dad, but I'm SO nervous, because I'm so young, and it's my first child. We're keeping him, so I'd like to know what I should do to go about being a good dad.How do I go about being a good parent?
    When my baby boy was born, it was the happiest day of my life. Honestly, there's no one way to be a good parent. There are many ways.





    What I did to be a good dad was go to work every day, and bring home money to keep the roof over our head, and to get my boy new clothes, food, diapers, wipes, baby powder, baby food, and everything he needed. Remember that you go to work every day for your son, and for your wife/girlfriend.





    Always play with him. For the first year or so, it's a bit hard, because he's not old enough to really interact with you, but once he's two and three, you can interact with him, by chasing him around the yard, playing cars with him, tickling him, and just doing what he wants to do.





    Also, you should cherish all of the small things. Cherish when he sleeps on your chest when you're watching television, or when he learns to crawl. Even the small things are worth cherishing, because being a dad is the greatest thing that can ever happen to you!





    You're going to do great!How do I go about being a good parent?
    Spend lot's of time at home with your child. Children don't like to be neglected and Don't worry! I think you'll make a fine dad.














    btw, Congratulations =)
    Congratulations! Don't neglect your child, guide him, pay attention on his needs. Give good advice and show him that he's GOD fearing.

    How do you Hack the suspension page of Toontown so you can play again? Without entering Parent ID and pw?

    Because My Friend Got Suspended on Toontown And Her Dad Does Not know. So she doesn't know the info ( parent email and Password ). And she said neither does her dad. So how do you hack the suspension page?.How do you Hack the suspension page of Toontown so you can play again? Without entering Parent ID and pw?
    Well, you cant :/ Sorry. Best to call them.