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09-01-2010, 11:42 AM
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Re: Appropriate conversation for teenagers
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I think it's fine for them to discuss as long as it's an open conversation with parental input welcome. (And it sounds like they're being pretty open.)
Just a random thought - There are lots of good health reasons for not taking the pill or any type of hormone that stops ovulation and menstruation. If your son is going to present a well-rounded argument and form a good opinion, then he needs to also research the physical ramifications for women from taking the pill, injections, etc. on a regular basis. Objecting to "unnatural" birth control isn't just a moral issue.
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Not just "the pill", they oppose vascectomies and tubal ligations as a form of preventing pregnancy as well... it has become a very interesting topic, especially because we opted to the surgical route 12 years ago
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09-01-2010, 11:50 AM
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Re: Appropriate conversation for teenagers
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Not just "the pill", they oppose vascectomies and tubal ligations as a form of preventing pregnancy as well... it has become a very interesting topic, especially because we opted to the surgical route 12 years ago
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What is their belief? That you shouldn't interfere at all with God's plan to procreate?
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09-01-2010, 11:55 AM
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Re: Appropriate conversation for teenagers
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What is their belief? That you shouldn't interfere at all with God's plan to procreate?
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Yes, apparently
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09-01-2010, 12:29 PM
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Re: Appropriate conversation for teenagers
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Yes, apparently
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It sounds like they might be part of the Quiverfull movement...
I think that its great that your son is comfortable discussing this with his family. If they're 17, it's not totally unthinkable that they could get married soon (I got married when I was barely 18) so its WAY better that they talk about this now. If he doesn't agree with their thoughts it could be a big deal as there have been plenty of female converts to that movement who just stop birth control due to their convictions, and a husband who was previously satisfied with the size of his family is forced to choose between his marriage bed and an infinite number of children - or having a vasectomy.
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09-01-2010, 12:39 PM
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Re: Appropriate conversation for teenagers
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It sounds like they might be part of the Quiverfull movement...
I think that its great that your son is comfortable discussing this with his family. If they're 17, it's not totally unthinkable that they could get married soon (I got married when I was barely 18) so its WAY better that they talk about this now. If he doesn't agree with their thoughts it could be a big deal as there have been plenty of female converts to that movement who just stop birth control due to their convictions, and a husband who was previously satisfied with the size of his family is forced to choose between his marriage bed and an infinite number of children - or having a vasectomy.
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You are just plain mean  ! (We got married at 18 as well... UGH!)
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"You will be hated for my sake-Just remember that it should be for MY sake and not YOURS-
Do NOT act in such a way as to be offensive, and then blame it on me"
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09-01-2010, 12:45 PM
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Re: Appropriate conversation for teenagers
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You are just plain mean ! (We got married at 18 as well... UGH!) |
LOL... Well it tends to be a trend that those who wait... don't wait long. 
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09-01-2010, 12:48 PM
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Re: Appropriate conversation for teenagers
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You are just plain mean ! (We got married at 18 as well... UGH!) |
lol, yeah well... it happens. 
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09-01-2010, 11:50 AM
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Re: Appropriate conversation for teenagers
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Not just "the pill", they oppose vascectomies and tubal ligations as a form of preventing pregnancy as well... it has become a very interesting topic, especially because we opted to the surgical route 12 years ago
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From this post I picked up on the fact that you are not just (or maybe not at all) talking about you (as parents) talking to your child... but the kids talking to one another about this.
These are signs of a healthy and open line of communication between the two that, should they get married, would offer hope for a good & long lasting union.
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09-01-2010, 11:56 AM
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Re: Appropriate conversation for teenagers
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Originally Posted by Digging4Truth
From this post I picked up on the fact that you are not just (or maybe not at all) talking about you (as parents) talking to your child... but the kids talking to one another about this.
These are signs of a healthy and open line of communication between the two that, should they get married, would offer hope for a good & long lasting union.
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You are correct, the issue was the discussion between the two of them. I would agree with you!!
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Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.
"You will be hated for my sake-Just remember that it should be for MY sake and not YOURS-
Do NOT act in such a way as to be offensive, and then blame it on me"
Love, God
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