Canadian Chaperons

by Skeptic 7 Replies latest jw friends

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  Skeptic

  I am amazed at some of the things that JWs in the States worry about that Canuck JWs do not worry about. Chaperones are one area.

  I remember reading in the mags that dating couples should have chaperones but have never heard of it being practiced, except in the U.S.

  In Canada, we figure if you are strong enough in the truth, you don't need a chaperone.

  Does some hanky-panky happen from time to time? Well, yes, but it could happen even in congs that practice the chaperone thing.

  I would never submit to a chaperone arrangement. How can you get to know a person with someone looking or listening in on you?

  Richard, who wishes he had been more naughty when he dated...
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  RunningMan

  Speaking as a Canadian, I can testify that the chaperon policy is still
  alive and well in some parts of Canada. At least it was when I was dating.

  There was considerable evasion being done, but looking back, I don't know
  why we put up with it at all.
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  mindfield

  Don't worry, the chaperoning practice is alive and well, at least in our cong. in quebec, canada...

  I was personnally the chaperone of my sis and boyfriend... i didn't do a good job at it, though, since when i did chaperone, they settled me in a room with a computer, closed the door, let me play unreal tournament or other, and who knows what they were doing??? I didn't care...

  Oh well...
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  Skeptic

  Well, I'll be. RunningMan and mindfield, that is the first time I heard of chaperones being used in Canada. I was a JW in Saskatchewan, Ontario, and Manitoba.

  I read about it in the mags, but never knew anyone practiced it. I am surprised that the elder who studied with me didn't tell me about it as he was worried about my first wife (then fiancee) and me fooling around.

  I never heard of anyone actually using a chaperone until I was on H2O.

  mindfield, you had the right idea. Keep the appearances up, and let the couple do as they please in private. If they are quiet, you have deniability....

  Richard
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  RunningMan

  Hey skeptic, I live in Saskatchewan, and I also spent 2 1/2 years in
  Winnipeg. Do we know each other?
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  ISP

  I think the chaperone thing is still operative. It will depend on your area in terms of what is or is not likely to offend. Chaperoning was done to please others more than anything!

  ISP
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  Prisca

  The chaperone thing has been alive and well in Australia for decades.
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  Skeptic

  RunningMan,

  It is possible that we know eachother. I lived in Regina for about a year and a half and was in two congs, the Victoria cong and the another cong whose name I forget. I was baptised at an assembly in Saskatoon.

  Previously, I went to college in Winnipeg for two years.

  My name is known here, I am Richard Nazar. Does that ring any bells?

  If you want to, email me...

  Richard