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Tue Jun-12-07 08:22 PM Response to Reply #53 |
| 54. I think a very important first step is doing away with abstinence education and teaching kids |
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about contraception. Hell, provide high school students with condoms, even. It's better than them getting someone knocked up. That'll be a HUGE first step towards reducing unwanted and unneeded pregnancies.
Provide education for new parents...'The Explosive Child' by Ross Greene is an EXCELLENT book that every parent should read. 'Collaborative Problem Solving' is an awesome approach to discipline that can be effective on even the most difficult children if you use it right (we use it in our program, and trust me, few kids are more difficult than OUR kids  )Unfortunately, there will always be bad parents and people who should not bring children into the world, but we can do more to prevent unwanted pregnancies, educate ignorant parents, and support overwhelmed parents who are getting in over their heads. |
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| -Some people should not fucking breed. | Elrond Hubbard | Jun-12-07 03:32 PM | #0 |
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how else |
plcdude | Jun-12-07 03:33 PM | #1 |
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Well, there's the test tube approach |
DuStrange | Jun-12-07 03:37 PM | #4 |
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... |
Elrond Hubbard | Jun-12-07 03:37 PM | #5 |
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Just because you're biologically equipped |
catmandu57 | Jun-12-07 03:35 PM | #2 |
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As have I, my friend. As have I. |
Elrond Hubbard | Jun-12-07 03:39 PM | #7 |
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The crux of the problem is that procrating is the ultimate in unskilled labor! |
av8rdave | Jun-12-07 03:35 PM | #3 |
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What amazes me is when people have kids when they can't take care of the ones they have already. |
Elrond Hubbard | Jun-12-07 03:39 PM | #6 |
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I am intimately familiar |
av8rdave | Jun-12-07 03:40 PM | #8 |
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Ugh. Sorry to hear that. |
Elrond Hubbard | Jun-12-07 03:44 PM | #10 |
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She simply believes that being a good parent means conceiving |
av8rdave | Jun-12-07 03:46 PM | #15 |
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Wow. That's an interesting line of thought =P |
Elrond Hubbard | Jun-12-07 03:47 PM | #17 |
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Yeah, and you oughta see the results as those kids get older :( |
av8rdave | Jun-12-07 03:49 PM | #18 |
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Interesting. |
Pacifist Patriot | Jun-12-07 03:56 PM | #19 |
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Sounds like you lucked out with your Mother in Law |
av8rdave | Jun-12-07 04:00 PM | #20 |
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I did indeed. I want to be here when I grow up. |
Pacifist Patriot | Jun-12-07 04:05 PM | #22 |
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It may or may not be...I don't think that kind of parenting was as prevalent |
av8rdave | Jun-12-07 04:07 PM | #23 |
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Being friends never works |
Marrah_G | Jun-12-07 07:48 PM | #48 |
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sorry you're having trouble |
MassLiberal | Jun-12-07 09:24 PM | #63 |
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Thanks |
Marrah_G | Jun-12-07 09:38 PM | #66 |
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Heh |
dropkickpa | Jun-14-07 07:56 AM | #82 |
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Ha...one of my students was bellowing that he hated me today. 'I'll speak calmly but I still HATE |
Elrond Hubbard | Jun-14-07 03:47 PM | #84 |
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So true -- |
Mad_Dem_X | Jun-14-07 07:59 AM | #83 |
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Could not agree more. |
Pacifist Patriot | Jun-12-07 03:43 PM | #9 |
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Far too many are just about in the range of 'dreadful' to 'horribly abusive/negligent'. |
Elrond Hubbard | Jun-12-07 03:45 PM | #14 |
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Kids are amazingly resilient...they can survive mediocre parenting |
av8rdave | Jun-12-07 04:12 PM | #25 |
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Yup. nt |
malta blue | Jun-12-07 03:44 PM | #11 |
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If that were true some of us wouldn't be here. |
ThomCat | Jun-12-07 03:44 PM | #12 |
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That's true. Sometimes they do turn out okay. |
Elrond Hubbard | Jun-12-07 03:46 PM | #16 |
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Your post title is redundant |
EstimatedProphet | Jun-12-07 03:45 PM | #13 |
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Yup. |
cwydro | Jun-12-07 04:01 PM | #21 |
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No, you are correct |
Southpawkicker | Jun-12-07 04:10 PM | #24 |
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I don't think it'd be right to pass laws though. |
Elrond Hubbard | Jun-12-07 06:28 PM | #40 |
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I do... |
Southpawkicker | Jun-12-07 09:50 PM | #70 |
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I won't call you a Nazi or flame you. I think every parent should have at least rudimentary classes |
Elrond Hubbard | Jun-13-07 08:25 PM | #76 |
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I'm sure it would |
Southpawkicker | Jun-14-07 06:56 AM | #80 |
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Do you have an example of a law to protect animals that's stronger than a law to protect kids? |
jilln | Jun-14-07 07:45 AM | #81 |
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Did you know that when animals are mistreated |
Southpawkicker | Jun-14-07 08:02 PM | #85 |
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I would accept that as an axiom. |
Rabrrrrrr | Jun-12-07 04:15 PM | #26 |
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I'm curious |
conscious evolution | Jun-12-07 04:28 PM | #27 |
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The pursuit of happiness |
PelosiFan | Jun-12-07 04:33 PM | #28 |
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I like Tom Clancy's take on |
conscious evolution | Jun-12-07 05:01 PM | #33 |
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. |
jobycom | Jun-12-07 04:44 PM | #32 |
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I prefer your reserved, less snarky response. |
Elrond Hubbard | Jun-12-07 06:32 PM | #42 |
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I'm bi, in that regard. |
jobycom | Jun-12-07 10:57 PM | #72 |
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An inalienable human right to produce a horrible and traumatic life for someone? |
Elrond Hubbard | Jun-12-07 06:28 PM | #38 |
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So how do you propose stopping them? |
conscious evolution | Jun-12-07 08:08 PM | #53 |
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I think a very important first step is doing away with abstinence education and teaching kids |
Elrond Hubbard | Jun-12-07 08:22 PM | #54 |
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Good answer |
conscious evolution | Jun-12-07 08:41 PM | #55 |
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thanks! |
Elrond Hubbard | Jun-12-07 09:33 PM | #64 |
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I had a feeling that was the case. |
conscious evolution | Jun-12-07 09:42 PM | #68 |
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An inalienable right to control their own bodies. |
jobycom | Jun-12-07 10:56 PM | #71 |
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Unfortunately, the child in question is usually traumatized by abuse or negligence |
Elrond Hubbard | Jun-13-07 08:09 PM | #75 |
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I had a patient today who had been through incest/sexual abuse. |
NC_Nurse | Jun-12-07 04:34 PM | #29 |
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Ah, but who gets to decide who those are? |
jobycom | Jun-12-07 04:42 PM | #30 |
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I'll do it. |
Richardo | Jun-12-07 04:43 PM | #31 |
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Shocking. |
bicentennial_baby | Jun-12-07 08:43 PM | #56 |
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I'm not saying anyone should 'decide' |
Elrond Hubbard | Jun-12-07 06:22 PM | #37 |
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hmm.. what is this for? |
Inchworm | Jun-12-07 05:16 PM | #34 |
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Rough day at work. |
Elrond Hubbard | Jun-12-07 06:21 PM | #36 |
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a few beverages |
Inchworm | Jun-12-07 06:42 PM | #44 |
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I'm reminded of a cartoon in 'Playboy' many years ago |
Oeditpus Rex | Jun-12-07 05:18 PM | #35 |
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i am in total agreement |
kagehime | Jun-12-07 06:28 PM | #39 |
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thanks love... |
Elrond Hubbard | Jun-12-07 06:31 PM | #41 |
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of course |
kagehime | Jun-12-07 06:33 PM | #43 |
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Nope, MOST people should not fucking breed. |
LostInAnomie | Jun-12-07 06:48 PM | #45 |
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I absolutely agree |
Skittles | Jun-12-07 08:47 PM | #57 |
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It's the job of a good Christian to get married, raise a family (whether or not you are capable)... |
Elrond Hubbard | Jun-12-07 09:13 PM | #60 |
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lol |
Skittles | Jun-13-07 12:00 AM | #73 |
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i would say religion had a lot to do with why this country is so messed up... |
Elrond Hubbard | Jun-13-07 08:06 PM | #74 |
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the world, actually |
Skittles | Jun-14-07 01:51 AM | #78 |
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It is my life's mission to give those kids a good family life... |
YellowRubberDuckie | Jun-12-07 06:50 PM | #46 |
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I'm just warning you...you probably know this but being a foster parent is hard. |
Elrond Hubbard | Jun-12-07 07:33 PM | #47 |
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Sounds like you have some contacts with The System? |
AlienGirl | Jun-12-07 07:52 PM | #49 |
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I do. I work in The System, to some degree. |
Elrond Hubbard | Jun-12-07 08:01 PM | #51 |
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I know it's hard. |
YellowRubberDuckie | Jun-12-07 08:49 PM | #58 |
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I figured you had an idea what you're getting into. |
Elrond Hubbard | Jun-12-07 09:14 PM | #61 |
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Sounds like a rough day at work. |
BarenakedLady | Jun-12-07 07:55 PM | #50 |
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Got it in one. |
Elrond Hubbard | Jun-12-07 08:01 PM | #52 |
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I'm with ya, Elrond. The child abuse cases (and craptastic parenting) I saw during residency were |
kath | Jun-12-07 08:59 PM | #59 |
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DAMN STRAIGHT! I can't stand those 'right-to-life' morons who are SO CONCERNED |
Elrond Hubbard | Jun-12-07 09:18 PM | #62 |
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Yup |
Taverner | Jun-12-07 09:33 PM | #65 |
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And for the most part, they'd be better parents then freeptard losers who |
Elrond Hubbard | Jun-12-07 09:47 PM | #69 |
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Omg..... |
Bjornsdotter | Jun-12-07 09:39 PM | #67 |
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ttt n/t |
Blue_Tires | Jun-14-07 01:48 AM | #77 |
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Death to the Baby Cult! |
ellisonz | Jun-14-07 02:58 AM | #79 |
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