(October 12, 2016 at 2:59 pm)Jesster Wrote: As soon as their actions stop affecting my life, I will stop judging them. My parents eat up every word that the Duggars spew out. I am now unable to have a functional relationship with my parents because of that. I don't accuse Christians in general of being like the Duggars, but I do ask that Christians do not move in to defend the Duggars while their words and actions have power over the media.
I can certainly understand your position based on this, but keep in mind it is your parents choices that are affecting you. Have you tried to have a conversation with your parents about how this affects you? I encourage my children to have respectful and honest discourse with us and we often discuss how they feel, where they agree and disagree with us, etc. I also encourage my children to be their own people and not rely solely on mom and dad or one source, but to strive for knowledge in all areas and make informed decisions.
We are not made happy by what we acquire but by what we appreciate.
