Jimmy P's Funhouse (48)

[Wandering Cat Lady]

I think it's just the norm, like, everybody does it, so just go along with the norm. And then if you don't, you're looked at weird. Most people think it's harmless...but I don't really like the idea of it personally. I know for a fact I wouldn't do Santa with my kids unless it was in the manner where they know Santa's not real. I don't think I could in good conscience lead my kid to believe something is real, that isn't, if that makes sense. And I know a lot of people compare it to fairy tales, how kids believe fairy tales are real, and I suppose that's true lol but then I was raised without them as well. But fairy tales to me, the kid might believe they're real but it's up to me what I teach them so I can teach them that they are fun stories and you can dream and have fun, without teaching them that it's truth. But that's me. And it is an opinion that I am MUCH in the minority and I know that. I get a lot of flame for it usually if I speak it but lately I don't really care what people think of my opinion I'm not saying everyone has to believe that...that's just ME and my beliefs

 

[Jimmy P]

'Eh, he wasn't let down too much at all...more surprised than anything...but after a minute or 2, he was cool about it...

Deidre, I think you'd enjoy being a parent, it totally rocks...

 

[Jimmy P]

Makin' believe is all part of being a kid though...one of the joys at least...

 

[Wandering Cat Lady]

Just for fun, here's my left hand writing

Makin' believe...how can it be a joy when it is a lie though? I don't know about that...like...God doesn't like lying, and it technically is a lie...if I want to be nitty gritty about it (which I really don't lol)...I know it's seen as harmless and "just" make believe...I'm kinda split on that. I think the stories are great...and man, kids have imagination like crazy...they make things up all the time...but that doesn't mean I have to let them believe that something is real, that isn't. I don't know...it's kinda half an half for me. I don't think parents are wrong for doing that with their kids, I just know I couldn't do it to the point of letting my kid believe it was real without my conscience bugging me about lying. But...that's me...and I'm ok with most people not agreeing with me I know my idea is a little out there.

 

[Jimmy P]

Lying? It's pretend...I don't believe pretending is a sin, right?

Well, good thing you're not havin' kids, cause I'd be a horrible Grandpa lol...

Night night girls...

 

[Wandering Cat Lady]

Lol now now Daddy you'd make a good Grandpa I would be proud for my kiddos to call you Grandpa, if I ever had any...

I think pretending is fine...but the kid actually believes that Santa/Easter bunny/whoever is real...because that's what we teach them. So if we were to teach them that this is for fun but that they're not real, then that's what they'd grow up learning...we could pretend for fun...but pretending isn't lying...because when you pretend, you know it's not real. If that makes any sense

Anyway didn't mean for this to get all serious Me and my opinions lol

 

[Deidre32]

Exactly, Tins...i think it's something people go along with. I don't like the idea of Santa too much because there are kids who are in abusive homes and they may not receive anything for Christmas...and then, they see their classmates receive all this stuff, and perhaps they are behaved better, but their classmates aren't...and so it might cause a kid to feel bad about himself. I remember a girl who came from a poor household when I was growing up, and she asked me one day in second grade if kids who were 'better' got more presents. I'll never forget her.

But anyway! lol

Jimmy...I love my friends' kids but maybe you are right. Maybe someday. lol

 

[Wandering Cat Lady]

Awww man, that goes straight to the heart Poor kid...that's true, didn't think about that aspect of it either. If I recall correctly, the real St. Nick actually gave presents to the poor...whereas the Santa of today is all about "what can I get?" and I don't like that it's become so self centered...it leaves people out, and like in that case, makes them feel like they're worse than someone else and that is just not cool at all.

I don't think there's a lot of harm in it, generally...but yeah...didn't think about the kids who don't get much of anything...who have to deal with school...that'd be rough.

 

[Wandering Cat Lady]

But yes...lol anyway...the things we talk about

I hope no one thinks I'm a self-righteous snob...I don't want to be that way. It's just my opinion...how I see things...we all have opinions...lol I just happen to be vocal about mine.

 

[Deidre32]

Just for fun, here's my left hand writing

hahahaha!! i just saw this...that's awesome. I feel special.

 

[Wandering Cat Lady]

Just a little shoutout to you You are special!!

 

[James Is Back]

Night folks and as always Love,Adore,Cherish,Enjoy,Honor,Respect,Obey,Glorify,Bless,Praise Worship and anything else that is good the Trinity always forever! Have a good night/morning/afternoon/evening everyone!

 

[Wandering Cat Lady]

Goodnight James!

 

[Deidre32]

((tins makes me smile))

so my dad wants me to go to church with him on easter. lol hmmm....i said yes when he first asked me, now i'm hesitant. guess i'll figure it out.

you all go to easter sunday service or does your church have services on saturday night
like a 'vigil service?'

 

[Bumble Bee]

Week 1 work out successfully completed. I'm having a sleepover tonight, so I have some cleaning to do in the next couple hours...

 

[Wandering Cat Lady]

Aww I think you should go...what I wouldn't give to be able to go to church with my Dad!

My church has a sunrise service and the normal Sunday morning service, with a breakfast between I think...not quite sure...all I know is that I won't be up to go outside and freeze for a sunrise service So I will be going to the normal service lol

 

[Wandering Cat Lady]

Week 1 work out successfully completed. I'm having a sleepover tonight, so I have some cleaning to do in the next couple hours...

Great job!! You should be proud of yourself. But boo to the cleaning!

 

[Deidre32]

A sleep over sounds fun, Bumble Bee...and good work on your first week of workouts done!

Tins, yea I'll probably go with him. I will report back should I go. lol

Going to sleep soon, so sleep good and talk tomorrow.

 

[Wandering Cat Lady]

Ok, well I hope you enjoy it if you do

Have a great night!

 

[George95]