I grew up believing in God. My aunt attended Unity Village and then UCOP since I can remember - I went with her every chance I got. I love my relationship with God and my spirituality! I'm not ashamed of myself, I don't feel like I need to repent for my sins, and I appreciate every one's religion, even if I don't believe in someone else's belief system. I wasn't raised to judge, or convert my friends...instead we were taught that God in is all of us no matter what religion you are. I don't believe in sin or the devil and I am proud to say that my children will not grow up feeling that they were born sinners - they are pure, innocent, beautiful children of God.
She came home this evening from her friends house (3 sisters) and told me about her time playing with them. Instead of riding bikes or playing with Barbies - they had BIBLE STUDY. She had fun reading the Bible. There were contests where she could earn Bible Bucks to buy things like lip gloss, book marks, cookies, and books. Lexi got a tube of lip gloss and didn't spend 2 of her Bible Bucks that she earned. She proceeded to ask me if she could go over there tomorrow after school to play again.Last year they had given her a children's Bible. I should have put a stop to it then, but I thought it was harmless. Little did I know that every time she would go to play at their house, they would "have church" or something of the sort. Now I am furious.
- Who has an economic system set up in their house so kids can earn fake money for reading the Bible and buy things?
- Who is bold enough to try to influence neighbor kids in religion?
- Who only allows their kid's friends to play at "their" house?
To top it all off, they had the little girl bring Lexi a dollar so that she could go to the store to buy a pack of gum to bring to their next play date. What...can't you go to the store to buy your own gum? Now you have put me in a horrible decision where I have to break my daughter's heart and tell her she has to get rid of 3 of her friends (4 if you count their brainwashed neighbor).
So tonight I will shower my little sad girl in love and hugs and kisses. Apologizing for decisions that other people have forced me to make. Shame on their parents for trying to steal my daughter's ability to make her own decisions.
Dear Lord, <insert prayer for my little girl to feel peace here>
Thank you friends,
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| SteFunny♥ |
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I agree with you 110%. I understand that these people have a "Christian" household, but they never discussed with you what your belief system was. This is truly sad. They should know better!
ReplyDeletethank you...if only they respected my daughter enough to come talk to me. my bf said, "if they don't trust their kids at your house, you shouldn't trust yours with them." Tru dat!
DeleteI agree that the parents should have told you what was going on, but I think you may be taking it a little too far when talking about your streets no longer being safe. Personally, I would tell my daughter she couldn't go to that house anymore if I disagreed, but to tell her she can't be friends with people she loves? That may be a little harsh. Instead of distancing yourself from them, you could have a conversation about what happened and why you think its wrong. Educating them would be better than building a barrier in which they may have been taught there is nothing wrong with what they did. But of course its your choice.
ReplyDeleteNo...I know, my streets are perfectly safe :-) I just need to be the bigger person, and go set boundaries in that relationship. Thanks for your comment! ♥
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