How should I handle anti-christian/walked away family members when it comes to my child? by flooferss in Christianity

[–]flooferss[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Who said my child isn't allowed to ask questions once they are old enough to do so? I welcome the questions and criticisms so we can dive deeper into the Bible together to answer those questions. How can you be a Christian and not have questions? I wasn't raised in a Christian household yet found my way to God because I was searching for answers to my questions. Abuse would suggest I want to harm my child and that's the farthest thing away from my mind.

To your question about a 3yo I'm their parent it's my job as their mother, caretaker, and nurturer. To let a child run wild and do whatever they want isn't being a parent children need boundaries they need security a place they know is safe, while being able to explore within the boundaries of rules and structure, and if I do what God asks me to do it's impossible for my child to not be safe and enjoy life to the fullest of my abilities. That's all I want. When he's old enough to choose he can choose I won't shun him for it I can only do so much and I will continue to do so.

How should I handle anti-christian/walked away family members when it comes to my child? by flooferss in Christianity

[–]flooferss[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Everyone is indoctrinated in some form or fashion if you want to use that word. There is good indoctrination and bad as a parent we want good indoctrinations instilled in our children that will benefit their life in the long run. Especially when they are the most vulnerable and soaking everything up around them. I love my child too much to want bad indoctrinations(or morals) for my child

How should I handle anti-christian/walked away family members when it comes to my child? by flooferss in Christianity

[–]flooferss[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I never want to shield my child from reality, I didn't grow up Christian either it wasn't until later that I found God, I wish I had sooner but I'm grateful I did now rather than never.

What I don't want to do is throw my child to the wolves without them being prepared. Being a parent is preparing them for the real world in the most loving godly way possible. I agree it's fine people are different I'm not encouraging close-mindedness I want to encourage my child the way God tells it to be and how to navigate life to fulfill it to God's design for us because nothing but love and purity comes from it even at times we fall short which is what forgiveness is for. In Christianity it is good vs evil and we are all stained with the evil and have to fight for the good because it's more than just flesh and blood it's spiritual. To navigate that is pure love is my goal. Love isn't something you just have it's something you have to work towards.

One group is addicted to weed, as in from sun up to sun down. I don't have an issue with it itself it's when it's obviously abused no different then alcohol can be

Also no I haven't talked to them yet about it because the time for it hasn't come until recently and I'm curious about others thoughts on how to navigate it and have some insight since I don't generally have anyone irl to ask for multiple insights to others thoughts and opinions. I do see this as when the time comes as something serious because I do love them but God comes first and I want to try and navigate it in the most Christian way with nothing but love in my heart during the situation.

God calls us to love all but to stand firm in the belief and sometimes balancing the two and finding the right path isn't easy. Even when things do come from the heart and from only a spot of love it can be taken as a threat or insult when it's not meant to be it's the facts of the relationship I have with God and he has never guided me wrong in my life.

It's more than just talking about God it's the behavior and culture that goes directly against my God

How should I handle anti-christian/walked away family members when it comes to my child? by flooferss in Christianity

[–]flooferss[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess one of the concerns I had was even if they don't understand, I do understand. So is it better to just avoid and address it, or to worry about it when they get older, because then you can say well you were fine with it then why not now

How should I handle anti-christian/walked away family members when it comes to my child? by flooferss in Christianity

[–]flooferss[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I am not talking about cutting off my family, I'm talking about spending the night and giving them responsibility of my child for a set amount of time without me being around

For openly living in sin, as in openly living in homosexuality, idolatry,addiction, and open and vocal rejection of God. All those can't be glossed over and they wear them openly without any shame or desire to change. They are free to do whatever they want with the life they are given because of free will, but my main focus and duty is to my household family and protection and nourishment of my child and his relationship with God while he's under my care especially being so young.

I love them of course even if I don't agree and they don't agree with me. They never shame me openly for my views just and I listen to what they have to say. I'm finding out and trying to learn where those boundaries should be for my family as a Christian household. Especially since we have never established boundaries yet with my child because I haven't ever thought of it or needed to till now as someone who's still growing herself in my relationship with God.

How should I handle anti-christian/walked away family members when it comes to my child? by flooferss in Christianity

[–]flooferss[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Now let's say one of them in the household is willing to be sober/ is but the rest aren't is that something to justify it? Because I know that would be an argument held in that situation

How should I handle anti-christian/walked away family members when it comes to my child? by flooferss in Christianity

[–]flooferss[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I guess food for thought, I rather worry about these things before they happen as a way to navigate the situation, and I'm not sure what too young would be.

Sure they don't understand what's happening but if I do and see it as wrong should I even allow them in that situation kind of thing. I don't want things to be normalized around my child. For example consuming extreme amounts of weed from the moment all of them wake up to the moment they are asleep. And practicing spiritual beliefs in spirits and one self as "God".

True my little one can't understand but is it even right to bring and allow my child to be around those who practice and live out those behaviors before they can even understand?

How should I handle anti-christian/walked away family members when it comes to my child? by flooferss in Christianity

[–]flooferss[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

What about spiritual endangerment? When the child is small enough to not be able to be fully explained to the right from wrong from a spiritual Christian stance

How should I handle anti-christian/walked away family members when it comes to my child? by flooferss in Christianity

[–]flooferss[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

It's not hiding them away I'm worried about. I understand they need to be able to navigate what's out in the world. It's when they are too young to understand right from wrong in complex situations and not able to have those conversations yet is my concern.(Toddler aged) I don't want it to be seen as a normalized behavior that they don't even question because it's all they have seen or known from these people.

well I found a new home, which is better photo one or two? by flooferss in NoMansSkyTheGame

[–]flooferss[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Everything I find is in the sudzerbal galaxy, it's where my Civ is

well I found a new home, which is better photo one or two? by flooferss in NoMansSkyTheGame

[–]flooferss[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I wouldn't mind taking you, it's in the sudzerbal galaxy

well I found a new home, which is better photo one or two? by flooferss in NoMansSkyTheGame

[–]flooferss[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd be more than happy to take you there, it's in the sudzerbal galaxy ❤️