Blondie's Comments You Will Not Hear at the 01-02-11 WT Study (YOUNG GUIDED)

by blondie 11 Replies latest jw friends

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  WTWizard

  Obeying? First, I think too many parents have rules that actually are repressive. Any time you hear children making a statement and, upon asking for clarification, the reply is "Nothing", there is a measure of suppression of communication going on. Usually, it is because parents are not reasonable and are not prepared to allow their children to be what they want to be. And, very few rules are actually necessary--you know, the ones where the child could get killed or seriously hurt, or cause injury to others. And the rule against initiatory force, threats of force, and fraud. Are parents obeying this last rule? Is Jehovah?

  And that "making Jehovah's heart glad"? Why would you want to make his heart glad? As I see it, even Jehovah is not above needing to earn my respect. And that Almighty Lowlife Scumbag has not done that--hence I do not even want his heart to be glad, let alone wanting to make it that way. Fact is, I want that Almighty Lowlife Scumbag to be hurt as much as he has shown me he wants me hurt.
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  Lore

  They may be under stress, or they may view your mistakes as a failure on their part. Rather than dwelling on what you feel is an injustice, why not show appreciation for their earnest desire to be helpful?

  Focus on what is said, not on how it is delivered. Then, rephrase your parents’ comments in your own words and respectfully repeat their remarks back to them.

  Parent: "Go to your room and don't come out until it's clean!"
  
  Youth: "So your saying I should not leave my room until it is clean. Does that include comming out for meals?"
  
  Parent: "Don't backsass me!"
  
  Youth: "So your saying that I should not backsass you? I understand that you under a lot of stress and are percieving my responses as disrespecful. You may view my behavior as a reflection of the failures in your abilities as a parent. While I assure you it was not my intention to backsass you I appreciate your desire to be helpful. "
  
  Parent: "Your completely right, lets say a prayer and we'll clean your room together."

  This warm family moment brought to you by the governing body.

  Seriously though, what age group is this magazine targeted at? The information on how to deal with your parents seems to be directed at 5 year old mini-psychologists who somehow are unable to grasp the concept that parents make rules to protect you, but at the same time understand how a line of credit works.

  Meanwhile the part on money seems to be directed at 18 year old retards who are to stupid to realize on their own that they can compare prices, have a limited amount of money and can ask adults for advice. Unless I'm horribly mistaken you cannot get a credit card until you are 18. . .

  Any 12 year old should be saying "well duh" to this guidance from gods word.