Storm Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 So I was scanning Yahoo for articles to read to pass the time and I came across this one, and, being the father of a 2 year old daughter, it really spoke to me. Bonus is that the parents are atheists. The things that he lists are great advice for anyone raising their kids, but I also found that they really apply to those who are deconverting from Christianity and who just need a little advice about life. Please take a moment to read it and leave any feedback you have about it. I hope it speaks to you as it did to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Furball Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 I didn't read anywhere that the parents were atheists. I have heard a lot of kids going around and telling everyone hello and hi and saying all these cute things, making adults swoon with the feeling of joy at how cute it is. I cannot judge whether or not someone is a good parent until the child is fully grown, and out on his/her own. All kids are cute and fun at that age, so lets wait till they grow up before we're ready to pin a dad/mom of the year award on them. I have known children when i was younger that were simply angels, and had everyones adoration and attention. I still know them as adults and you would think they were devils with the things that they do and say. It is a wait and see game. I am only going off of experiences that i know of. We can only hope these fun loving kids keep up the same attitude later in life. It's rare, but there are exceptions. -grouchy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonTheDruid Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 CeilingCat-- It says at the beginning of #14: ''Your mother and I are atheists." =) Anyway, I loved reading all those things he listed! Definitely close to how I'd parent if I ever have kids. And they're nice pieces of advice regardless, thanks for sharing it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Posted March 4, 2015 Author Share Posted March 4, 2015 I didn't read anywhere that the parents were atheists. I have heard a lot of kids going around and telling everyone hello and hi and saying all these cute things, making adults swoon with the feeling of joy at how cute it is. I cannot judge whether or not someone is a good parent until the child is fully grown, and out on his/her own. All kids are cute and fun at that age, so lets wait till they grow up before we're ready to pin a dad/mom of the year award on them. I have known children when i was younger that were simply angels, and had everyones adoration and attention. I still know them as adults and you would think they were devils with the things that they do and say. It is a wait and see game. I am only going off of experiences that i know of. We can only hope these fun loving kids keep up the same attitude later in life. It's rare, but there are exceptions. -grouchy Hey grouchy! As Dragon said, its at the beginning of 14. I do somewhat agree with you that we need to do the evaluations at the end when the child is an adult, but this isn't an exact science. The temperament of the child plays a role in the outcome too. I have see horrible parents have kids that are great and I have seen good parents have kids that aren't great. Sometimes the parents just get lucky, or unlucky. But I think the author is making a good effort to raise his kids as best as he can and I relate pretty well with what he stated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Posted March 4, 2015 Author Share Posted March 4, 2015 CeilingCat-- It says at the beginning of #14: ''Your mother and I are atheists." =) Anyway, I loved reading all those things he listed! Definitely close to how I'd parent if I ever have kids. And they're nice pieces of advice regardless, thanks for sharing it! Glad to share it. Thanks for your comments. I agree with you that I want to raise my daughter and any subsequent kids like the author is trying to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Furball Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 CeilingCat-- It says at the beginning of #14: ''Your mother and I are atheists." =) Anyway, I loved reading all those things he listed! Definitely close to how I'd parent if I ever have kids. And they're nice pieces of advice regardless, thanks for sharing it! i didn't see the read more bar at the bottom and only got through 5 of them. my apologies to the op poster =( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Furball Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 I didn't read anywhere that the parents were atheists. I have heard a lot of kids going around and telling everyone hello and hi and saying all these cute things, making adults swoon with the feeling of joy at how cute it is. I cannot judge whether or not someone is a good parent until the child is fully grown, and out on his/her own. All kids are cute and fun at that age, so lets wait till they grow up before we're ready to pin a dad/mom of the year award on them. I have known children when i was younger that were simply angels, and had everyones adoration and attention. I still know them as adults and you would think they were devils with the things that they do and say. It is a wait and see game. I am only going off of experiences that i know of. We can only hope these fun loving kids keep up the same attitude later in life. It's rare, but there are exceptions. -grouchy Hey grouchy! As Dragon said, its at the beginning of 14. I do somewhat agree with you that we need to do the evaluations at the end when the child is an adult, but this isn't an exact science. The temperament of the child plays a role in the outcome too. I have see horrible parents have kids that are great and I have seen good parents have kids that aren't great. Sometimes the parents just get lucky, or unlucky. But I think the author is making a good effort to raise his kids as best as he can and I relate pretty well with what he stated. i agree, thanks for straightening me out -peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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