Church Camp and Deadbeat Parents

[shootersix]

It's very tempting to judge, especially since there really are so many deadbeats out there... but you never know... the tats could have come when times were better (before layoff, divorce, etc), and the clothes/etc could have been gifts. I struggle when I see the smart phones and the associated monthly plans, etc... but again, you never know the situation...

-rvb

Maybe she got a bargain at Goodwill...


I struggle at managing my money with Heaven in mind, so I'll refrain on judging others.

you're right, its hard not to judge all for the actions of the few, im a very trusting person, but i have been burned in the past!

 

[JettaKnight]

you're right, its hard not to judge all for the actions of the few, im a very trusting person, but i have been burned in the past!

When you reach out and help, you'll get burned. It's going to happen, and when it does, remember it's not Jesus that burned you...

 

[bmbutch]

When you reach out and help, you'll get burned. It's going to happen, and when it does, remember it's not Jesus that burned you...

Great point!

 

[The Bubba Effect]

Tis is why I hate dopers all of them

Tobacco users too or just pot smokers?

 

[Ddillard]

Having the knowledge that the good deed which you are asserting may be the only good in the child's eye. We don't know what that child may be going through behind closed doors. Thank you for what you are doing. Your rant is warranted, as some people just don't care enough to state the facts.~~"One Man's Opinion!"

 

[BE Mike]

Life ain't fair. Illegal drug users make it more unfair. You can only hope the church camp actually helped the kids. Kids with doper parents need all the good role models they can get.

 

[BigBoxaJunk]

Life ain't fair. Illegal drug users make it more unfair. You can only hope the church camp actually helped the kids. Kids with doper parents need all the good role models they can get.

I gotta think that there are some dopers out there who make wonderful parents and some Christians who, not so much. I think we can get too caught up in labels and outward appearances.

 

[SSGSAD]

This.

Pray they'll follow the example they're being taught at camp instead of the one they're being taught at home. At least they're seeing another side of life for a week of their summer.

Keep up the good work.

^^^^^ THIS ^^^^^

At least it's Church Camp, at least they are going to hear GOOD Things .....

Be glad you are there to help .....

They need you, every year .....

Good for YOU !!!!!

 

[BehindBlueI's]

I gotta think that there are some dopers out there who make wonderful parents and some Christians who, not so much. I think we can get too caught up in labels and outward appearances..

I'm sure there are exceptions, but if you don't think substance abuse issues makes it harder to be a good parent I'm not sure what to tell you.

 

[BigBoxaJunk]

I'm sure there are exceptions, but if you don't think substance abuse issues makes it harder to be a good parent I'm not sure what to tell you.

I do realize that substance abuse makes it harder to be a good parent. And I could tell some sad stories, even just with my own experiences with kids that my own kids grew up with. There's one young man who was a really nice kid who my son was really close to when they were little, but who has spent as much time in the county jail as out of it as a young adult. Both his parents were alcoholics (still are I would guess) and he had a hell of a time growing up. There was also one mother in our church whose two daughters both went to church camp on the congregation's dime, but not only that, they had to put both girls in the same camp, even though they should have gone on different weeks based on their ages, because if mom couldn't be rid of both at the same time there was apparently no point.

I realize all that. I've just also seen my share of people who are quick to feel superior. And, as I type that, I do know that's probably my own thing I need to let go of.

 

[BE Mike]

I gotta think that there are some dopers out there who make wonderful parents and some Christians who, not so much. I think we can get too caught up in labels and outward appearances.

Nah, my experience shows me that dopers aren't "wonderful" parents. Of course that is a generalization. I'm sure that there are some rare exceptions.

 

[gregr]

Like has been said, you`re helping kids who obviously otherwise wouldn`t have benefit of being exposed to the teachings of Jesus. I share your disdain for "poor " people who need the tax payers help to eat and live, while they still have a smart phone, tattoos, liquor and cigs. It`s ridiculous their kids are eating free all year long at school on the dime of those who are responsible and do what they should, like work every day. I try to not view it in any light other than, it isn`t the childs fault they were born to irresponsible, selfish clods.

 

[The Bubba Effect]

Nah, my experience shows me that dopers aren't "wonderful" parents. Of course that is a generalization. I'm sure that there are some rare exceptions.

Anyone who puts pot, tobacco, alcohol, television, facebook, lust, rage, sloth, etc ahead of their children are ****ty people. I don't see any reason to give folks a pass just because their vices are legal. I'm not saying that you give alchies, tobacco, opiod, facebook, television, etc addicts a pass, but I do get that feeling on here that lots of folks do.

 

[bmbutch]

Initial deposit paid, they'll be going to camp. Wife told me today she read the essay of the boy (contest that's part of it, not required), sadly it was about how much he loves camp because it's a week without listening to all the screaming & fighting.

 

[Nazgul]

Life ain't fair. Illegal drug users make it more unfair. You can only hope the church camp actually helped the kids. Kids with doper parents need all the good role models they can get.

I have often said "fair" is just a rhetorical construct that has no meaning in real life.

Don

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

Initial deposit paid, they'll be going to camp. Wife told me today she read the essay of the boy (contest that's part of it, not required), sadly it was about how much he loves camp because it's a week without listening to all the screaming & fighting.

That's sobering. God bless you.

 

[churchmouse]

Initial deposit paid, they'll be going to camp. Wife told me today she read the essay of the boy (contest that's part of it, not required), sadly it was about how much he loves camp because it's a week without listening to all the screaming & fighting.

It is now perfectly clear you are doing something solid for those kids.
Now, what kind of solid can be done with the impostors. Oh, sorry I meant parents.

 

[JettaKnight]

Initial deposit paid, they'll be going to camp. Wife told me today she read the essay of the boy (contest that's part of it, not required), sadly it was about how much he loves camp because it's a week without listening to all the screaming & fighting.

I'm not even involved and that breaks my heart.

 

[churchmouse]

I'm not even involved and that breaks my heart.

I to have a sad over this.

 

[BE Mike]

I have often said "fair" is just a rhetorical construct that has no meaning in real life.

Don

...and you know what they say about opinions and what they're like!