Oh no....and also LOL....My DS came home from his grandparents once when he was about 2 or 3 and when he saw a spider in my house he said "that's satan Mommy" I had to fight back the laughter and just couldnt believe the ignorance over there. He understands now that in our family we dont think that way but everyone has the right to believe different things which in some ways makes our country really wonderful. He also has figured out that his Grandmother is mostly fearful which then leads to the religious outbursts. I think maybe Ave just latched on to the idea that it isnt your XH's fault since then it would be Satan's fault. And we dont feel bad to blame Satan, you know?
EEEK! Time to find a new sitter...or next time she comes over leave a couple chicken feet and some bones on a plate in the fridge. Tell her she can help herself to anything in the fridge but the ummm "chicken and goat" you'll be needing it for company the following day.
Yeah - THAT'S what you need - to have Ave say to Taz - "Daddy, I know why I couldn't see you for a while - it's because you were demon possessed and you loved the devil more than me".
The babysitter has to respect your religious beliefs and not propagandize your DD with her own beliefs. That is a pretty strong statement about her father that is really nonsense. The devil and mental illness/addiction are 2 different things.
If I thought the babysitter would respect my wishes and keep her trap shut I would keep her. But if not then adios amigos - and I would be looking for a different one.
Perhaps what you can do is explain that it is a very difficult and sensitive scenario and she should direct all questions and comments to you.
I guess the flip side to that is a teenager who dresses badly, uses bad language and is on the phone all the time. Maybe, hopefully, this one just needs some training in what to say or not say.
She is only booked to sit 2 more times prior to her leaving for the summer - BUT, i really like her. So i will have a chat w/ her about directing the questions towards me - & that MY beliefs about his behavior do NOT include Satan! (or not that i would tell her!)
Rebecca, Mom to Averey, 2/8/00, Kibo, Sana & Zuri too!
I think maybe Ave just latched on to the idea that it isnt your XH's fault since then it would be Satan's fault. And we dont feel bad to blame Satan, you know?
Yeah - THAT'S what you need - to have Ave say to Taz - "Daddy, I know why I couldn't see you for a while - it's because you were demon possessed and you loved the devil more than me".
I ditto what Liz says.
The babysitter has to respect your religious beliefs and not propagandize your DD with her own beliefs. That is a pretty strong statement about her father that is really nonsense. The devil and mental illness/addiction are 2 different things.
If I thought the babysitter would respect my wishes and keep her trap shut I would keep her. But if not then adios amigos - and I would be looking for a different one.
Perhaps what you can do is explain that it is a very difficult and sensitive scenario and she should direct all questions and comments to you.
I guess the flip side to that is a teenager who dresses badly, uses bad language and is on the phone all the time. Maybe, hopefully, this one just needs some training in what to say or not say.
Rebecca, Mom to Averey, 2/8/00, Kibo, Sana & Zuri too!