Suzie

@jelly bean I bet you won't. :) I just love that color. I like number 2, it looks classy.

All of them are nice but I like number 2 in that color and in pink: Buy Shift Dress from the Next UK online shop

Great news! Very happy for you Rice! :)

Let me start by saying the behavior you are experiencing with the children of your class is normal. At that particular age group, even though they can be kind and helpful they can also be disruptive, changing moods quickly, they can be "rude" and very impatient. Unless there are children with special needs in your class, they should all be able to understand most of the things you explain (age appropriate) in class. They also understand rules and what is appropriate behavior versus inappropriate (which doesn't equal to our adult "right" vs. "wrong") and they are now starting to become a little more responsible. Their cognitive development in this age group, is strongly connected with whether or not they feel supported and loved and how their self-esteem is. I would suggest to get to know them individually and ask the Primary President if there are any children in your class who perhaps have special needs. At this particular age, teaching should be fun in order to make the class exciting. Expecting them to sit reverently while you teach your lesson isn't going to bring the kind of results you are perhaps looking for. Sometimes, it is advisable to learn the lesson as a whole, and then put the manual down and create some exciting activities and games where the lesson can be taught. You could also create a mini-questionnaire where you can ask them thing such as "what is your favorite color?" "What is your favorite game?" "What is your favorite food?" "What are your talents?"What is your favorite subject?" and so on and in this way get to know them, in turn this will help you create lessons that can reach individuals rather than numbers and at the same time, use that opportunity to build self-esteem. I know, I know, it means lots of more work than you probably have time for but I promise you it will be fulfilling. Love them, when children feel loved and cared for they will go out of their way to help you because they will not want to disappoint you and if they do at some point, they will know that you will always be there for them. It will take time, but the key is understanding that their behavior is quite normal for their age. You just need to adjust your teaching style. Good luck. :)

Backroads, there are a few factors to consider, physical as well as mental: Are you getting proper sleep and eating well? Thyroid problems? Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed and emotional all of the sudden? Going through a rough patch in life at the moment?

I don't know which one is you Skippy but when I saw the picture I imagined one of those tags said "Elder Skippy". I know right.

Besides analyzing why he doesn't want children, I would also analyze whether or not (if I decide to marry him) I would be able to cope with my reality and not end up resenting him in the end because he doesn't want children. It will not be fair to him because he made his wishes know clearly beforehand. By the way, I have a problem when wives or husbands try to force their partners to have more children when the other person doesn't want any more. It creates a whole bunch of issues.

I missed this part! Congratulations Rice! :)

LOVE your story!

Congratulations! :)

Well, that's the reason she gave. Whatever she plans to do with that information is a matter of speculation at the moment, let's see.

Hey JAG what makes you think Carol needs to be reminded of that? Did she say something similar? What past if you don't mind expanding?

According to the link provided:

I used to be an "ant surgeon" as a young child. I would take a poor ant, try to remove one of the legs and try to replace it with a little stick or whatever I could find. For some reason, I wanted to see an ant walking with a wooden leg. What about you? What weird things you did as a child?

Often times, we hear phrases such as "he/she is too young to get married!". In your opinion, what is "too young"? What are the possible advantages and disadvantages?

And this forum and some friends I am sure you are making here. :) Regardless of all the challenges that come along with autism, you remain so positive and optimistic about life, you express yourself very well and I think you are doing a terrific job. I just wanted to say that.

Yes, I agree he taught this idea as well as Young but then Smith is recorded as explaining further what he exactly meant by that statement. B.H Roberts recorded the statements of Woodruff and a few others who were present during the King Follett discourse who claimed Smith made a clarification about this particular point a few months before his martyrdom. Woodruff believed this and he taught it, by the other hand it was Joseph F. Smith who was already uncomfortable about the first impression that was given, who gave this new clarification a "doctrinal stamp". In the Improvement Era 1904, Joseph F. Smith is quoted as saying: This could be the reason, why that quote of Smith in the King Follett discourse was heavily edited.

Yes. I wanted to say that if you see me starting activity threads such as games, etc is because I think it helps to calm the forum a little bit after a heated discussion thread or argument, etc. It helps everyone to relax a little bit. :)

Just_A_Guy: Oh and by the way, that original quote Joseph Smith gave about children reigning forever as babes on their thrones in the King Follet sermon has been heavily modified.

I enjoy listening all kind of music but mostly rock, some alternative and opera.

What this girl need are three words: Get a job.

I know you probably know the story :) but I thought in sharing this with you because it touches me every time:

I agree, that's why I said in previous posts that the OP will be wearing modest clothing (and yes, the term modest is also up to personal opinion). Absolutely. I absolutely agree with your post, thanks for sharing that. Perhaps, it will raise a few eyebrows but what a great opportunity for us to extend our love, support and appreciation.

Thanks for the thoughts. Actually, Kate is not submissive at all or timid. She is very outspoken. Just recently, the police was called as she almost got into a physical altercation with her own mother when the latter tried to slap her because Kate was being "rude". Now, for Kate's mom being rude means to express a different view in a straightforward manner. I have hope for Kate due to the fact that even though she expresses all these thoughts like it is a natural occurrence, she knows it is far from normal and is determined to learn social skills and deal with her personal issues. Her parents by the other hand are not willing.

Thanks for taking the time to explain your thoughts. If you believe that it can unintentionally send that message, how do you think it will affect the members of the Church? In what specific ways? I'm thinking really hard here and still don't understand how the choice of dress in the OP is related to how we show love and sacrifice. Christ seems to have thought actually quite the opposite about those who look different and as the scripture was mentioned previously, he doesn't look at our outward appearance but our hearts. Why can't us, members of the Church show that love and sacrifice we talk about every Sunday as we accept and love someone who dresses differently? Again, for me this particular issue it has nothing to do with the way she chooses to dress but with the fact that a gay woman who chooses to dress like a dude will be attending Church meetings and that will make some people clearly uncomfortable, I understand that but instead of expecting us to extend their love, support and encouragement to a new member (as we are taught) we expect her to change to make us feel comfortable. I believe that's the underlined issue. And that's perfectly, perfectly fine. If some members find safety in tradition it is not a problem at all, the issue only becomes one when those traditions are trying to be directly or indirectly imposed to others who do not feel the same way about those traditions and many times are trying to be disguised as if they were some sort of non-written doctrine or commandments. Who knows, perhaps the OP one day will change her mind and dress with a skirt and perhaps she never will, my message is simple: No matter what people chooses to wear to Church, they should feel welcomed, accepted and loved. The onus isn't in them to change their clothing to make us comfortable. The onus is on us.