How to properly raise a child.

[Derscon]

Train them to be a bisexual sociopathic nymphomaniac at age 7.

[Ryadn]

If I were ever to have offspring or children under my care (heavens forfend), I'd raise them genderless, secular, and intellectual. Let them make up their own minds about stuff like their gender, their orientation, their religious/philosophical beliefs, or whatever else. If I raised them right, I shouldn't have anything to fear about letting them work out such matters for themselves. The only parents who need to control their children's orientation or religious beliefs are those who don't trust their kids to make the right decisions for themselves.

I have no problem with this, but I draw the line when it comes to sports teams. I'm not raising a Yankee fan in my household, I don't care how "natural" it feels!

[Neo Art]

Sexual orientation can be suppressed leading to an asexual life.

Asexuality is a seperate, individual, sexual orientation. It's not the opposite of sexual orientation. It is still a sexual orientation.

asexuality is a "sexual orientation" the way atheism is a religion

[South East Europe]

My family blames me for everything: the Physical Disability that I was born with, My Transgendered status that I cannot change. When I made the decision to live as who I am, stop lying to myself, and make the best of my life that is when the hatred and intolerance began. No parent should condemn and ridicule their own child for being different. The relationship with my family will never recover. Parents should make the right choice: To love their children no matter what, not abuse Her/Him. My family knew the result, they just never gave a damn about me. There are good ways to raise children and there are bad ways.

I must concede, that's one of the worst ways I can think of to raise a child. That's not so much raising a child as dragging it along behind you.

Well, it was most of my family that did that. My parents weren't that bad, just didn't believe me that these things were happening and said I got hurt because I apparantly provoked people by living my life. Me, my sister, and my cousins were pretty much raised by all of my family. So that's probably why I went through so much pain, well that and my parents not protecting me. My parents were Doctors, the rest of my family spent more time being religious fanatics then actually working. Whenever I did something "deviant", I was called a sinner and forced to read the bible. Then, I was normally beaten unmercifully. I blame my parents for all the abuse and torture that I went through mainly because they didn't try and prevent it from happening.

[South East Europe]

Sexual orientation can be suppressed leading to an asexual life.

Asexuality is a seperate, individual, sexual orientation. It's not the opposite of sexual orientation. It is still a sexual orientation.

asexuality is a "sexual orientation" the way atheism is a religion

No, Celibacy is a sexual orientation the way Atheism is a religion. Asexuality, however, is a sexual orientation the way Christianity is a religion.

[Milks Empire]

Asexuality is a seperate, individual, sexual orientation. It's not the opposite of sexual orientation. It is still a sexual orientation.

asexuality is a "sexual orientation" the way atheism is a religion

No, Celibacy is a sexual orientation the way Atheism is a religion. Asexuality, however, is a sexual orientation the way Christianity is a religion.

Some people just aren't sexually attracted to anyone or anything (asexuality), whereas some people who may be attracted to someone or something opt not to act on it (celibacy). And therein lies the difference, NA.

[South East Europe]

Asexuality is a "sexual orientation" the way atheism is a religion

No, Celibacy is a sexual orientation the way Atheism is a religion. Asexuality, however, is a sexual orientation the way Christianity is a religion.

Some people just aren't sexually attracted to anyone or anything (asexuality), whereas some people who may be attracted to someone or something opt not to act on it (celibacy). And therein lies the difference, NA.

Wow, someone agrees with fact as do I. Yay. You are trying to Explain to Neo Art or me? 'Cause I do know the difference. Trying to get people to understand that. You explained it much better than I ever could.

[Waterlow]

Haven't read the thread but I suspect no one will have said anything along the lines of: single parent families are frequently better than traditional nuclear.

There are plenty of right answers, many contradictory. I rather like involving as many friends as possible as 'uncles' and 'aunts'. Ultimately the child needs to know they're loved and to have at least some discipline. After that, good luck to you.

[South East Europe]

Haven't read the thread but I suspect no one will have said anything along the lines of: single parent families are frequently better than traditional nuclear.

There are plenty of right answers, many contradictory. I rather like involving as many friends as possible as 'uncles' and 'aunts'. Ultimately the child needs to know they're loved and to have at least some discipline. After that, good luck to you.

"Single parent families are frequently better than traditional nuclear families".

All children must be loved.

[Treznor]

A child in a single family who is loved and nurtured is always better off than a traditional nuclear family that is repressive or neglectful.

[Galloism]

A child in a single family who is loved and nurtured is always better off than a traditional nuclear family that is repressive or neglectful.

And a child in a nuclear family that is loved and nurtured is better off than a single-parent family that is repressive or neglectful. What's your point?

[Treznor]

A child in a single family who is loved and nurtured is always better off than a traditional nuclear family that is repressive or neglectful.

And a child in a nuclear family that is loved and nurtured is better off than a single-parent family that is repressive or neglectful. What's your point?

Merely pointing out that a traditional nuclear family is not always the best option for a child.

[Galloism]

Merely pointing out that a traditional nuclear family is not always the best option for a child.

No, a home filled with love, nurturing, and meaningful instruction is, regardless of its makeup.

[South East Europe]

Merely pointing out that a traditional nuclear family is not always the best option for a child.

No, a home filled with love, nurturing, and meaningful instruction is, regardless of its makeup.

Yes, families with love nurting and meaningful instruction is good, thats probably the opposite of a traditional nuclear family though.

[Minnas]

Merely pointing out that a traditional nuclear family is not always the best option for a child.

No, a home filled with love, nurturing, and meaningful instruction is, regardless of its makeup.

Galloism, are you a father?

[Galloism]

Merely pointing out that a traditional nuclear family is not always the best option for a child.

No, a home filled with love, nurturing, and meaningful instruction is, regardless of its makeup.

Galloism, are you a father?

Not that I'm aware of, but my parents worked damn hard to raise me (and was I ever difficult), and they never gave up on me. I could only hope to be such a parent someday.

[Getbrett]

I view children as an inconvenience at the minimum, an obstacle otherwise. I will never reproduce as I have no patience for creatures like children.

If, by unfortunate circumstance, I were to reproduce, I'd raise my child as an effective clone of myself.

[Minnas]

Not that I'm aware of, but my parents worked damn hard to raise me (and was I ever difficult), and they never gave up on me. I could only hope to be such a parent someday.

Would you like to become a parent then?

[Galloism]

Not that I'm aware of, but my parents worked damn hard to raise me (and was I ever difficult), and they never gave up on me. I could only hope to be such a parent someday.

Would you like to become a parent then?

I've considered it. I have not made any firm conclusions.

[Milks Empire]

Haven't read the thread but I suspect no one will have said anything along the lines of: single parent families are frequently better than traditional nuclear.

As Treznor said, a loving single parent of either gender is always better than a nuclear family that rejects the child.

[Minnas]

Not that I'm aware of, but my parents worked damn hard to raise me (and was I ever difficult), and they never gave up on me. I could only hope to be such a parent someday.

Would you like to become a parent then?

I've considered it. I have not made any firm conclusions.

I didn't really think you would have such a side.

[Galloism]

I didn't really think you would have such a side.

Tends to happen to people as they get older.

[Mad hatters in jeans]

Like everything else, there is no one true way.
you can only do your best.

You sound like my mother.

uh anyway how to raise a child, you feed them lots of yeast and then they'l rise up and keep on rising into the sky then you take pictures because it's funny to see them floating about.

[Minnas]

I didn't really think you would have such a side.

Tends to happen to people as they get older.

I would like to be a parent too one day.

[Treznor]

I didn't really think you would have such a side.

Tends to happen to people as they get older.

I would like to be a parent too one day.

Y'know, I kinda thought you were making an offer.