BonYon54

Obviously, there have been problems. One is too much. We as parents need to be more involved with talking about things of a sensitive nature with our children, and explain what are acceptable questions (like the law of chastity question) and what are not. And I also would have advised them to what extent to respond to inquiries after confessing a sin or weakness. They need to know what is appropriate and what is not, both behavorially and verbally, when alone with any adult. I never considered what my children might be exposed to in a one-on-one interview when they were growing up. Shame on me. I believe all bishops are called of God, but we are ALL human, and things do happen we might not expect. Angry rhetoric and a bullhorn aside, I am glad the man alluded to in the article was my daughters' bishop, and my sons' bishop. I feel better knowing he was there for them in a time when I was oblivious to this being a touchy situation. I grieve for him and his family. I may not agree with everything said, or how he did it, but I am glad this issue has been brought into the light. The Church recently put forth an article that called for bishops to be willing to accept another adult in the room during one-on-one interviews, if requested by the parent or youth (although I don't recall how much emphasis was given to apprising the youth [or parents] of these rights). I hope the Church continues to instruct bishops on this issue, and continues to teach them how to protect themselves and the youth from further consequences.