I haven't ever seen a LDS ritual, but when they built a large temple in our area they had an open house for weeks to allow the public to view certain rooms before it
Not crusader but another fellow RC and I can't speak for her BUT IME Catholics DO know that it is a closed table. Others who come into the church might not and there is no telling who is supposed to get communion or not and there is no indication told in the regular mass and no one is asked for their certificate of communion (lol!!).
I have never used the word dictate. You make him sounds like a demanding brat. Which he is not. He is asking for experiences or for time. He is not asking for things. I think it is more a lifestyle difference than a parenting one. He has to make choices and we have the final say.
This weekend, we have no errands. I have allowed DS to be completely busy. Tonight is karate class, followed by a scout meeeting. He has a 4 mile scout hike Sat morning. Then a 2 mile ride a thon as a fundraiser and a major karate tournament on Sunday.
DH is going with on the scout hike then we will all meet up for lunch and I will go be at the ride a thon. While they are hiking, I am out to coffee with my friends for our monthly meet up. DH will mow while DS and I are at the ride a thon. In the evening I am cooking steak (requested by DS) it is his birthday, opening gifts and I am assuming playing Wii- since that was his main gift! Originally DS wanted to go to Mortons Steakhouse for his birthday dinner. I explained that Mortons was a costly meal and I could make steak at home for much less. Or we could go to somewhere less pricey. He chose steak at home. Happy compromise for all.
It is a kid centered weekend. I don't see why he should have to chose between these activities. With one kid, he is able to pack a lot in. Heather
Oh that's right! I keep forgetting that anyone can go into a temple before it's dedicated. DH wants to see the inside of one, but we're waiting until one is built within easier traveling distance (one that doesn't require a plane ticket or a multiple-day drive).
I also like that no two temples are exactly the same with regard to the interior decor. I think there is a publication in the church called "Temples", and it shows some of the rooms from some of the temples around the world. Very beautiful.
Bravo, ITA with you. It is not just the children who go through all of this too. I have been to tons of meetings, spent tons of money and have brought my dd to religion class once a week for 8-9 months a year for a total of 6 years so she can have communion.
I wanted an example because you are so sure we have such different parenting philosophies. Yes summer is free form and he has a lot of say but that doesn't mean he always gets his way I don't think saying no to a friend coming with somewhere is that uncommmon. I could imagine saying no if :
we hadn't spent much family time and I had intended the event to be a time for us to reconnect-happens DH has a heavy travel schedule
picking up or dropping off the friend was inconvenient or messed with the flow of the day
it was a costly event and I didn't want to pay for another person
I was just trying to figure out where our philosophies were so different. Heather
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I haven't ever seen a LDS ritual, but when they built a large temple in our area they had an open house for weeks to allow the public to view certain rooms before it
PumpkinAngel
No,
I have never used the word dictate. You make him sounds like a demanding brat. Which he is not. He is asking for experiences or for time. He is not asking for things. I think it is more a lifestyle difference than a parenting one. He has to make choices and we have the final say.
This weekend, we have no errands. I have allowed DS to be completely busy. Tonight is karate class, followed by a scout meeeting. He has a 4 mile scout hike Sat morning. Then a 2 mile ride a thon as a fundraiser and a major karate tournament on Sunday.
DH is going with on the scout hike then we will all meet up for lunch and I will go be at the ride a thon. While they are hiking, I am out to coffee with my friends for our monthly meet up. DH will mow while DS and I are at the ride a thon. In the evening I am cooking steak (requested by DS) it is his birthday, opening gifts and I am assuming playing Wii- since that was his main gift! Originally DS wanted to go to Mortons Steakhouse for his birthday dinner. I explained that Mortons was a costly meal and I could make steak at home for much less. Or we could go to somewhere less pricey. He chose steak at home. Happy compromise for all.
It is a kid centered weekend. I don't see why he should have to chose between these activities. With one kid, he is able to pack a lot in. Heather
"They wanted me to grow up with a higher priority for compassion than fairness."
Wow is the only word I have for that statement :0
Why would that phrase separate Catholics from non-Catholics?
PumpkinAngel
Nah, the whole insulted
Oh that's right! I keep forgetting that anyone can go into a temple before it's dedicated. DH wants to see the inside of one, but we're waiting until one is built within easier traveling distance (one that doesn't require a plane ticket or a multiple-day drive).
I also like that no two temples are exactly the same with regard to the interior decor. I think there is a publication in the church called "Temples", and it shows some of the rooms from some of the temples around the world. Very beautiful.
I wanted an example because you are so sure we have such different parenting philosophies. Yes summer is free form and he has a lot of say but that doesn't mean he always gets his way I don't think saying no to a friend coming with somewhere is that uncommmon. I could imagine saying no if :
we hadn't spent much family time and I had intended the event to be a time for us to reconnect-happens DH has a heavy travel schedule
picking up or dropping off the friend was inconvenient or messed with the flow of the day
it was a costly event and I didn't want to pay for another person
I was just trying to figure out where our philosophies were so different. Heather
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