I had my kids for the weekend and my son is having a really hard time meeting the neighbor kids, so I thought if I took him to Sunday School, he could get to know some of the kids around the neighborhood.
Oh the things parents do for their kids.
Sounds like you are a good father.
As far as his ex wife and Mormon community will allow.
Nothing personal Scottie, just pointing out how much control the Mormons have even on those who have chosen to leave it.
Next thing you know, his son will want to be baptized, ordained, and eventaully go on a mission, just like his friends.... the cycle of Mormonism continues...
Edit to add:
WAIT a second.. I thought you were off the records?
If so, what do you say to the people who ask if you are visiting, where you live etc...
Ward member: Hi are you new to our ward or just visiting?
Scottie: I am an exmormon, who was guilted into bringing my son to the place where he could meet friends...
WTF?
No, I'm still on the recordbooks.
And, as far as my son is concerned, I wouldn't expect you to understand. In fact, I might be a little ashamed and distraught if you DID understand.
Jesus H. Christ, I was just pointing out the reality that you face as a divorced apparently disenfranchised Mormon with a TBM ex wife who will not allow you to move out of state with the kids.
My younger brother still lives in the Mo'rridor with his wife and four children. Yes, his wife is out as well. He only has one neighbor who is a never mo, but has not kids. He laments the reality he faces with his children surrounded by kids from TBM homes not only in the neighborhood but school as well.
Its almost like LDS Inc and your ex are using your son to push you back into the church.
Jesus H. Christ, I was just pointing out the reality that you face as a divorced apparently disenfranchised Mormon with a TBM ex wife who will not allow you to move out of state with the kids.
My younger brother still lives in the Mo'rridor with his wife and four children. Yes, his wife is out as well. He only has one neighbor who is a never mo, but has not kids. He laments the reality he faces with his children surrounded by kids from TBM homes not only in the neighborhood but school as well.
Its almost like LDS Inc and your ex are using your son to push you back into the church.
No, it's nothing like that.
I have lived in neighborhoods where if you aren't at church every week, you're kids are NOT going to be playing with their kids.
This neighborhood isn't like that. Everyone here has been exceptionally friendly to me, even with my apostasy. I have tried everything to get my son to get out and play, but he was born shy. I thought this would be a great avenue to get him to meet some friends. Do you have some better suggestions? Believe me, I'm ALL ears.
Oh, and by the way, that previous post was made in jest... DAMN SHADES AND HIS NO SMILIES!!!!!!
If there's one thing I've learned from this board, it's that consensual sex with multiple partners is okay unless God commands it. - Abman
I find this place to be hostile toward all brands of stupidity. That's why I like it. - Some Schmo
Jesus H. Christ, I was just pointing out the reality that you face as a divorced apparently disenfranchised Mormon with a TBM ex wife who will not allow you to move out of state with the kids.
My younger brother still lives in the Mo'rridor with his wife and four children. Yes, his wife is out as well. He only has one neighbor who is a never mo, but has not kids. He laments the reality he faces with his children surrounded by kids from TBM homes not only in the neighborhood but school as well.
Its almost like LDS Inc and your ex are using your son to push you back into the church.
No, it's nothing like that.
I have lived in neighborhoods where if you aren't at church every week, you're kids are NOT going to be playing with their kids.
This neighborhood isn't like that. Everyone here has been exceptionally friendly to me, even with my apostasy. I have tried everything to get my son to get out and play, but he was born shy. I thought this would be a great avenue to get him to meet some friends. Do you have some better suggestions? Believe me, I'm ALL ears.
Oh, and by the way, that previous post was made in jest... DAMN SHADES AND HIS NO SMILIES!!!!!!
If you only have him for the weekend and he's shy anyway, it's not surprising he is reluctant to go outside. Perhaps finding out what he likes to do would be helpful. If he likes reading, joining a group at the library might be a good idea. If he likes chess or video games or art or music, the neighborhood Boys and Girls Club might be a good choice. Actually, the neighborhood Boys and Girls Club might be a good choice for lots of things. Kids tend to congregate there. Just sending him out to play in the park isn't going to work, if he doesn't know anyone from some other activity.
Church would be my last choice, not because of your status, but because kids at church make up a series of cliques that take great pleasure in marginalizing the least sociably adept. At least, that's my experience.
Jesus H. Christ, I was just pointing out the reality that you face as a divorced apparently disenfranchised Mormon with a TBM ex wife who will not allow you to move out of state with the kids.
My younger brother still lives in the Mo'rridor with his wife and four children. Yes, his wife is out as well. He only has one neighbor who is a never mo, but has not kids. He laments the reality he faces with his children surrounded by kids from TBM homes not only in the neighborhood but school as well.
Its almost like LDS Inc and your ex are using your son to push you back into the church.
No, it's nothing like that.
I have lived in neighborhoods where if you aren't at church every week, you're kids are NOT going to be playing with their kids.
This neighborhood isn't like that. Everyone here has been exceptionally friendly to me, even with my apostasy. I have tried everything to get my son to get out and play, but he was born shy. I thought this would be a great avenue to get him to meet some friends. Do you have some better suggestions? Believe me, I'm ALL ears.
Oh, and by the way, that previous post was made in jest... DAMN SHADES AND HIS NO SMILIES!!!!!!
Jesus H. Christ, I was just pointing out the reality that you face as a divorced apparently disenfranchised Mormon with a TBM ex wife who will not allow you to move out of state with the kids.
My younger brother still lives in the Mo'rridor with his wife and four children. Yes, his wife is out as well. He only has one neighbor who is a never mo, but has not kids. He laments the reality he faces with his children surrounded by kids from TBM homes not only in the neighborhood but school as well.
Its almost like LDS Inc and your ex are using your son to push you back into the church.
No, it's nothing like that.
I have lived in neighborhoods where if you aren't at church every week, you're kids are NOT going to be playing with their kids.
This neighborhood isn't like that. Everyone here has been exceptionally friendly to me, even with my apostasy. I have tried everything to get my son to get out and play, but he was born shy. I thought this would be a great avenue to get him to meet some friends. Do you have some better suggestions? Believe me, I'm ALL ears.
Oh, and by the way, that previous post was made in jest... DAMN SHADES AND HIS NO SMILIES!!!!!!
If you only have him for the weekend and he's shy anyway, it's not surprising he is reluctant to go outside. Perhaps finding out what he likes to do would be helpful. If he likes reading, joining a group at the library might be a good idea. If he likes chess or video games or art or music, the neighborhood Boys and Girls Club might be a good choice. Actually, the neighborhood Boys and Girls Club might be a good choice for lots of things. Kids tend to congregate there. Just sending him out to play in the park isn't going to work, if he doesn't know anyone from some other activity.
Church would be my last choice, not because of your status, but because kids at church make up a series of cliques that take great pleasure in marginalizing the least sociably adept. At least, that's my experience.
So you think church might ostracize him worse than not going? Hmm...hadn't thought of that, but you might be right. Although he did say he had a fun time.
Well, he starts baseball pretty soon, so hopefully he can meet some friends there.
If there's one thing I've learned from this board, it's that consensual sex with multiple partners is okay unless God commands it. - Abman
I find this place to be hostile toward all brands of stupidity. That's why I like it. - Some Schmo
Scottie wrote:Yes, I went to church yesterday, painful as it was...
In gospel doctrine, we learned about the 2nd coming prophecies in the Book of Mormon that have already been fulfilled.
Even as a TBM I found it interesting that all of the great prophecies in the Book of Mormon, llike the ones you listed about Joseph Smith and the witnesses, and the ones about the Catholic Church, Columbus and the Revolutionary war, all happened before the 1830's. No prophecies with that kind of detail go beyond that time. Nothing past the time of the publishing of the Book of Mormon. Now I find it humorous that TBMs will point to these things as evidence for the Book of Mormon with no thought that Joseph Smith knew about the Revolution and Columbus, and could have written all of these things in hindsight.
Jesus H. Christ, I was just pointing out the reality that you face as a divorced apparently disenfranchised Mormon with a TBM ex wife who will not allow you to move out of state with the kids.
My younger brother still lives in the Mo'rridor with his wife and four children. Yes, his wife is out as well. He only has one neighbor who is a never mo, but has not kids. He laments the reality he faces with his children surrounded by kids from TBM homes not only in the neighborhood but school as well.
Its almost like LDS Inc and your ex are using your son to push you back into the church.
No, it's nothing like that.
I have lived in neighborhoods where if you aren't at church every week, you're kids are NOT going to be playing with their kids.
This neighborhood isn't like that. Everyone here has been exceptionally friendly to me, even with my apostasy. I have tried everything to get my son to get out and play, but he was born shy. I thought this would be a great avenue to get him to meet some friends. Do you have some better suggestions? Believe me, I'm ALL ears.
Oh, and by the way, that previous post was made in jest... DAMN SHADES AND HIS NO SMILIES!!!!!!
How old is your son?
7 going on 8.
And he can tear the hell out of Rock Band!!!
If there's one thing I've learned from this board, it's that consensual sex with multiple partners is okay unless God commands it. - Abman
I find this place to be hostile toward all brands of stupidity. That's why I like it. - Some Schmo
Scottie wrote:Yes, I went to church yesterday, painful as it was...
In gospel doctrine, we learned about the 2nd coming prophecies in the Book of Mormon that have already been fulfilled.
Even as a TBM I found it interesting that all of the great prophecies in the Book of Mormon, llike the ones you listed about Joseph Smith and the witnesses, and the ones about the Catholic Church, Columbus and the Revolutionary war, all happened before the 1830's. No prophecies with that kind of detail go beyond that time. Nothing past the time of the publishing of the Book of Mormon. Now I find it humorous that TBMs will point to these things as evidence for the Book of Mormon with no thought that Joseph Smith knew about the Revolution and Columbus, and could have written all of these things in hindsight.
Well, there are some vague things, like "the gospel will be in all nations" and "the meek shall be humbled", etc. that go beyond 1830. But nothing that you could point at and say "THIS HAPPENED AND THERE IS NO WAY Joseph Smith COULD HAVE KNOWN!!!"
If there's one thing I've learned from this board, it's that consensual sex with multiple partners is okay unless God commands it. - Abman
I find this place to be hostile toward all brands of stupidity. That's why I like it. - Some Schmo
I wish there were more neighborhood kids for my eight year old to play with but I live in an area with a lot of seniors and young families with even younger children. Thank goodness for the few friends she has met at Church. She loves playing with other children.
