Jane_Doe

@Jonah, you are Catholic, correct? Is it correct for me to approach Catholic doctrine under the assumption that every single statement made by every single Pope and Cardinal as if it were automatically infallible "Thus saith the Lord"? Or is there some other thing that should be taken into account (like Ex Cathedra or Apostolic Council statements)?

I’m in my 30’s and not only do I know each of those, they played on my computer TODAY.

Needless to say we have opposite opinons here

I'll answer this as a parent, on our weird journey this last 12 months-- DD started last year (Fall 2019) going into Kindergarten knowing her letters and sounds, but struggling to blend "D-O-G" into 'dog'. She was also a little particular about somethings and can be prone to tantrums when told to re-do something. So all in the normal range for incoming Kindergartners. While she loved going to Kindergarten... her old-school teacher whom really struggled with any non-neortypical students. Teacher would tell us all the time "your daughter's just too far behind, I can't handle her, you really should advocate that she get a full time para, etc". Which was the opposite of what my daughter needed. It was very frustrating, and my daughter made little academic progress. In March we suddenly find ourselves homeschooling. In desperation, I ordered a bunch of random stuff off of Amazon, with the criteria being "are you in stock?". And with that grab bag stock, we worked hard--- my daughter needs a scheduled regiment to function, and I need it so we don't drive each other crazy. With her having so much positive reinforcement, individual attention, and truly individualized learning plan, my daughter suddenly flourished. By the end of the quarter, her reading level was mid-first grade and math mid second grade (adding 100's together, etc). Her 1st grade school has been fully in-person, she started at the top of the chart on all subjects, and she.... honestly hasn't made much progress this year because so many other kids are catching up and she's so far ahead. She's actually atrophied in a lot of areas, which is frustrating. I now know that my husband and I are by FAR the best teachers for my daughter, and she can go so much faster and higher than what she gets at her school. If we really wanted to she could learn all high-school material and be graduated by age 12. I also know why we're NOT doing that. Because there is HUGE benefit in her going to school beyond the academics. She learns social skills, communication, listening, teamwork, following through when she's not the center of attention, etc. Those are PARAMOUNT. And I can't teach those at my kitchen table. Not the way she really needs it. Yes, I and DH are the most important teachers she can have, but that doesn't down play the essentialness of that entire team of teachers and students. And I am SO thankful for how much I know her 1st grade teacher, principle, staff, and all of professionals have worked their tails off to give her a great experience in this extreme topsy-survey year. The schooling experience (not just the academics) is so critical for kid's growth, family sanity, and society as a whole.

Given context, I believe it’s pointing to things that the handbook covers (like procedures). Which is should be referred to for those. It’s why the it exists in the first place.

Just because I know that people are frequently judgmental and unnecessary making calls about things they know little about, doesn't mean I have to like it or say something about it. I've seen this come up WAY to many time. Just one example off the top of my head: I've a good friend who's a devout LDS Christian and great mom. Her husband doesn't make much money, but they've alway felt it was important to have a parent home full time, so they made it work, literally counting every penny. Once all 4 kids were in school full time, my friend elected to take a teaching job at her kid's elementary school so that they could have a little extra money to save for mission funds/college/retirement, etc. This was an extremely prayerful and thought out decision for the entire family. After completing all of her teaching certifications & got hired, my friend excitedly told her ministering sister about the updates. To which her ministering sister instantly condemned her with "Women being out of the home is an invitation for Satan to come in". *WHAM* Now, do you think that my friend EVER shared anything with that sister again or trusted her in any way? No, the bridge was permanently burnt because this sister didn't care about the person/family and just judged where she had no dominion. These stories are not "those faceless crazy liberals" or anything like that. They are individuals and families, making calls on details only they know. Let us not judge them where we have no dominion.

How about we let God, whom knows the hearts and situation of every person and family, judge them?

@Suzie beat me to this. I have had very good friends that are in abusive relationships. Both individuals are still responsible for their own feelings. It's not ok for one to say "it's your fault that I berate you because you're being stupid"-- no that's a horrible foundation. Likewise the abused person alone can reach out to change their situation- if you feel hurt because they're being abusive, you don't sit around saying "well, maybe he'll get better one day" - that only leads to further victimization. It takes a GREAT strength and empowerment to take the reins of responsibility and leave (or another action you can do and control). I've watched my friends be abused... but until "Sally" wants to take the reins herself and change the situation, there's nothing I or anyone else can do.

Speaking with a VERY wide brush, I do agree with the sentiment being expressed, even though I don't think it's worded the best. Communication is the first step towards change, whether that's changing with another party or just within yourself. It doesn't automatically mean that somebody else will or has to change things. You do still have an obligation to your own behavior, which at points may involve you taking action to change a situation. Grudge-holding / resentment are generally poisonous emotions. Anger or need to move though -- those emotions do have a practical application. Just also need to let them go at points too. The practical application of this varies a lot on what's going on in each situation.

Honestly.. from my perspective it’s like any other hair brained doomsday “what if” scenario: a mega waste of time to think about. Now , obviously I realize that other people have different perspectives and life journey. I acknowledge that and don’t mean to down nose them at all. But that is my personal perspective. Edit: having now seen the thread that originated this one: I go where my Savior leads. And care very little about other paths. If Christ lead me somewhere else, there I would be. He lead me here, so here I am.

SO CUTE!!!! Thank you for sharing.

Have faith in the Lord and in your son. A testimony is not truly built or broken on one individual's statement -- even though they certainly can cause mega rough spots and flared tempers. Let time pass and trust the Lord. The Spirit has your son & family in hand. If you want to pray to feel that comfort & strengthen that faith, that is certainly a good idea. I know I've prayed "Master the tempest is raging" many times.

Haha! #3 was the lie: husband got the bee out without getting stung. Your turn @prisonchaplain

Nope . ANd it was 6 days before I got back t him (horrible thing to do!).

I'll go, relationship edition! 1. I met my husband at recess on my birthday, when he kicked me in the face with a soccer ball. 2. When my husband asked me out for the first time, I burst into sobbing tears and told him "I'll think about it". 3. During our wedding day, a bee flew up into the layers of my dress. He, being the handsome groom, valiantly pulled it out. And then, he also being horribly allergic, got stung and we had to go to the hospital.

Quiche is amazing. Much like pie.

Somebody (aka Fether) obviously hasn't had my bacon & broccoli quiche.

Well by process of elimination, I guess you weren't the state sterling scholar for music in high school

I’m also guessing you hate chocolate cake ( cause cake is gross).

The point is to have a quick check in on tithes to make sure everything is in order. It’s is generally expected by no remotely mandatory. I actually got a mailed form with everything this year, which I mega appreciate. I think there might be a way to look online too. Traditionally I am admittedly one of those people whom don’t go to tithing settlement, finding it unhelpful as I’m on top of fianances more regularly then that, and my paychecks are simple.

Thank you so much for your service PC!

For me, I check this forum WAY too often (like every hour) and it is a favorite site of mine. I just don't have much to initiate conversation myself and not many other people are talking. Which I realize doesn't help much... sorry @pam

It’s way over generaling. Are there some people whom like to avoid thinking: yes, the exist in all camps. It’s not remotely a spiritual only thing. Now is is there any pint in responding: zero.

I very much enjoyed Pres. Nelson’s message and happy-cried like a baby. I am grateful for all of the wonderful people in my life and all of the interactions with them (in person or via tech).

Oh course not! Not remotely! Just like my sister's interest in historical accuracy is not remotely a lack of faith thing. I was just sharing a different perspective.