tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2554153605024512991.post8370125219224784757..comments2023-03-25T09:12:30.059-05:00Comments on there's a circus in my brain: THOSE parentsrthlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11067970163824529100noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2554153605024512991.post-74344570967583657032008-07-28T11:13:00.000-05:002008-07-28T11:13:00.000-05:00I think a parent should *always* know what her chi...I think a parent should *always* know what her child is watching or reading, whether it's Christian or secular. I read all the books my son reads, whether I'm interested in them or not. And checking the Plugged In site is part of my regular routine for movies. It helps me decide whether I need to see it first or whether I'll chance watching all together.<BR/><BR/>We (as a family) enjoyed the Spiderwick movie, but it is intense. And I would not consider it appropriate for church either.<BR/><BR/>You draw the line where it is appropriate for YOUR family, and hang what the other people say. I feel as if we are out of step with the rest of the world most of the time, and that's perfectly fine with me.Noodlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06313570354851840693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2554153605024512991.post-31493098667816999602008-07-25T13:07:00.000-05:002008-07-25T13:07:00.000-05:00I'm jumping in late but here goes. I AM one of TH...I'm jumping in late but here goes. <BR/><BR/>I AM one of THOSE parents. We've had the attitude from our boys as well. I finally said that one day I'm going to stand before God and He's going to ask me 'why did you let them watch this when you didn't have any peace about it?' I said I'm not going to fry with God just because they think it's the thing to do. That stopped them cold.<BR/><BR/>Anytime someone has had nightmares it comes back to watching something they shouldn't have and that opened a door that we all end up repenting over.<BR/><BR/>We've told them that we are in the last days and there is such a hard pull to go to the darkside. They have cookies after all. :)<BR/><BR/>Satan didn't lie to Eve he deceived her. So on my watch we will serve the Lord. Peace is our umpire so that's what we are following. <BR/><BR/>Boys, however, are wired to want to beat up the bad guys. I've had to learn to give a bit on some things - they watched the Bourne movies. They liked it and it made them feel more grown up. However, I do pull the brakes if I see it affecting their behavior.<BR/><BR/>Hang in there and hope it helps!Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16052498539654003254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2554153605024512991.post-34888644386630761612008-07-24T10:54:00.000-05:002008-07-24T10:54:00.000-05:00Okay, I'm chuckling at Kristin's comment about the...Okay, I'm chuckling at Kristin's comment about the spiders..<BR/>You aren't wierd that you want to parent your children. Because you are a parent, that's what parents do, they parent. Anyway, you are smart to preview anything you have concerns over, you know your children better than anyone. So kudos to you.Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15437746299263558253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2554153605024512991.post-13213858580388098912008-07-22T22:43:00.000-05:002008-07-22T22:43:00.000-05:00If we had more of 'those' parents, we'd have less ...If we had more of 'those' parents, we'd have less of 'those' kids. Amen??<BR/><BR/>I admire you...Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09201694852269211081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2554153605024512991.post-79522425018081793972008-07-22T06:59:00.000-05:002008-07-22T06:59:00.000-05:00Kristin,Yes, this is supposed to be the movie of c...Kristin,<BR/>Yes, this is supposed to be the movie of choice, but after I veto it, they will probably watch the Narnia movie. Still a bit intense for church, if you ask me, but at least not scary.rthlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11067970163824529100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2554153605024512991.post-85291919967852429932008-07-21T21:58:00.000-05:002008-07-21T21:58:00.000-05:00I'll take being "those" parents any day over the a...I'll take being "those" parents any day over the alternativeChrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13836414109246250641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2554153605024512991.post-67497924790159283722008-07-21T21:19:00.000-05:002008-07-21T21:19:00.000-05:00Ok, I have not seen the movie or books, but it sou...Ok, I have not seen the movie or books, but it sounds like soemthing we need to preview before our children see it. heck just the name scares me! (have I mentioned that I detest spiders?)<BR/>Please tell me that that's not what they are going to be watching this Wednesday evening?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com