How long do I have to shun them? A week, a year? Can they know in advance?
Would You Shun Your Own Son or Daughter For A Million Dollars for the rest of your life??
by Narcissistic Supply 36 Replies latest jw friends
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whathappened
No, absolutely not for any amount of money.
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whathappened
No, absolutely not for any amount of money.
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satinka
You must be kidding.
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Finally-Free
Is the million tax free?
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SafeAtHome
What this thread is showing, (aside from the tongue in cheek comments) is that a NORMAL parent would not shun their child for anything, even a very large amount of money. However, JWs are willing to do just that, at the drop of a hat, no questions asked, because some old farts in Brooklyn tell them to. If that ain't cult behavior, I don't know what is!
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insearchoftruth4
More Yaughts!!! We Just Love This Idea!!!
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outsmartthesystem
I have two beautiful baby girls. No amount of money in the world could make me shun them. they bring me the little bit of peace, joy and happiness that I have right now.
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BackseatDevil
For me, it depends on the child, their personality, their potential, and whether or not I am of benefit or not to them after a certain age. If the son or daughter were of toddler age, then no, that would be cruel unless I felt there were better parents to take care of them. If the child were high school age and super smart, I would say yes. I would use the money to pay for their education and their start up in life. If the child were a drunk junkie mess, then no. I would be putting my responsibility on that of society... I wouldn't be able to do that with a clear conscience.
In the scenario presented, I am of one generation, children are of the next. It is arrogantly presumptuous to assume that a child needs me in their life in order to succeed and make the world a better place for them, and the generation after them. There are tremendous resources out there beyond anything I could offer. I can accept that.
Would it be emotionally difficult? Hell yes. But the nature of the child and how they function is not included in this question... and when it comes to children, what they need based off how they function is way more important that what we want.
That's just me.
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LisaW67
I wouldn't