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  How do you feel about smacking at K Hall?

  by Latte in

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  personally, it upsets me very much.

  or are there any other parents that found better, alternative ways of getting young children 'trained'?.

  i am not anti -smacking by the way,(except at the kh) but it is always the very last resort.. latte

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  amicus,

  Please don't worry, I realize what your about - your a very nice person!

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  How do you feel about smacking at K Hall?

  by Latte in

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  personally, it upsets me very much.

  or are there any other parents that found better, alternative ways of getting young children 'trained'?.

  i am not anti -smacking by the way,(except at the kh) but it is always the very last resort.. latte

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  Thank you all for your comments,

  I think that the society would do well to encourage parents to view their children as little people – to view them highly, precious. I do not pretend to ‘get it right’ a lot of the time, I know I’ve made some mistakes. There was no manual with my babies!!!

  I have looked up discipline on the CD ROM and did not find what I was looking for. If you put spanking in you will get some ‘not so nice’ ‘advice from around the date of the 1950’s . In desperation I purchased a couple of ‘worldly books’ that have helped me immensely. Yes, there is plenty of information in the magazines as to HOW to get close to your kid’s BUT the whole way of life (i.e 5 meetings) does not allow you to have the time to be with your kids.

  The society would do well to have only ONE meeting a week (sorry everyone!!) this seemed to be good enough for the Israelites (Sabbath) where it was a day dedicated to Jehovah, a day of joy - and a day of REST. One day was good enough for them – why not us. The society often refers back to times gone by, for e.g. Watchtower 9/15 article entitled ‘Does Jehovah ask too much of us? ‘ I thought at the time that this was so timely for me as I felt that Jehovah WAS asking too much of me. If you read this you will note that it quickly reverts to times gone by, to times that I sure cannot relate to NOW. It very much disheartened me. I think now, that it was men that were asking too much of me - not Jehovah.

  I am sure that the men ‘at the top’ do not have children OR have forgotten what it’s like. (More likely the later) Perhaps, if some changes were made young ones would not fly out of the org as soon as they can.

  Have I made any sense?? ( Please be kind!!)

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  How do you feel about smacking at K Hall?

  by Latte in

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  2. family

  personally, it upsets me very much.

  or are there any other parents that found better, alternative ways of getting young children 'trained'?.

  i am not anti -smacking by the way,(except at the kh) but it is always the very last resort.. latte

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  Yes, I think we're all on the same wavelength.

  I do think that it is physically impossible for a young child to sit for the duration of most meetings. I wished so often (when I was attending) why the parents did'nt try to think as to how it was from the child's perspective. A lot of new parent's seemed to have much intolerance,embarrassment of their child's behavior, and duly took it out for some re-adjustment.

  I alway's took my children out for a play in the mother's room, when they were very young of course. I worked on verbal reminder's. I read a wachtower article that pointed out how many times we (we as adults)had to be reminded of thing's -( by attending the meeting's of course) So, I applied this line of thinking to my children- made, complete sense to me. By the time I stopped attending they were much more mature and sat perfectly (well, almost!!!)It took more effort, patience doing it the verbal way, but I never felt sad that I made them cry at the meeting.

  I'm sorry if I've rambled on about this, but, it is something that has stood out to me especially since I've my own children.

  Thanks for your reply's I feel better now!!

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  How do you feel about smacking at K Hall?

  by Latte in

  1. social
  2. family

  personally, it upsets me very much.

  or are there any other parents that found better, alternative ways of getting young children 'trained'?.

  i am not anti -smacking by the way,(except at the kh) but it is always the very last resort.. latte

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  To all,

  Personally, it upsets me very much. Is it just me? Or are there any other parents that found better, alternative ways of getting young children 'trained'?

  I am not anti -smacking by the way,(except at the KH) but it is always the very last resort.

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  Superbowl Prediction Time!

  by ISP in

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  tired of being disappointed when predictions dont come true?

  ever thought you could do better yourself?

  why not give it a try....................... .

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  !

  Edited by - Latte on 28 January 2001 7:12:54
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  hello

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  Thinkers wife,

  You mean the ripe 'young' age of 40 - Thank you!! LOL

  (Not giving too much away here)

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  NON JW ENGAGED TO A JW

  by Cj in

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  hello all!!

  i am 22 years old and very much in love with my fiance.we have overcome many obstacles and have many more to overcome but they have all been worth it..my fiance was raised as a jw and i was raised as a catholic.i am non-practising and am considering converting to his beliefs.i have been doing alot of research and,truthfully,i am not in agreement with most of what i have learned.i know that we have to reach some sort of religious agreement before getting married and bringing children into the picture.i am feeling overwhelmed.i love him with all my heart and soul.i am christian and pary to god as opposed to jehovah..to me they are one and the same...his parents don't approve of me due to my upbringing..his father is a "minister".my father doesn't approve of my fiance because we are of different races....does anyone have any encouraging words?suggestions?.

  christina {cj.

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  Cj

  What does your fiance think? How commited is he to the JW's?
  I take it that he too has the same concerns as yourself.

  The advice given to you is sad to say, quite accurate. It is important as to what your fiance thinks. As if he shares some of your doubts over beliefs you relationship will be easier.

  All I can say is that I do understand your situaton.

  I wish you happiness

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  hello

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  Mommy,

  I can relate all of what you said - I'm a Mommy too!

  I could of named myself Why?Why?Why?
  Answer; Ask Daddy when he gets home!

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  hello

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  Hi Guy's (amicus,Red,Simon, Thinkers wife,Mommy,Waiting and Neyank!)

  Thank you all for your most kind Welcome.

  I am a borm and bred JW. I'am afraid I stopped attending the meetings the middle of last year. I began to think for myself, and WOW does it feel good!! I toyed with many user names to have on this board, (quite fun choosing really) The one that is most descriptive of my state of mind at the moment is HAPPY !! But, I went for Latte as I associate it with warmth and comfort. Is that what this board is all about?? It certainly seems so, so far.

  Anyone care to share why they chose their particular handle?

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  hi