(October 12, 2016 at 3:03 pm)Kingpin Wrote:(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.
Yes, I have tried to have many conversations with my parents. They are far too stubborn about this. My voice is far smaller than the Duggars. I recognize that my parents had a choice in this, but my point is that it is the words of the Duggars that are being regurgitated. How many other parents of LGBT children are doing the same? I could care less what the Duggars do in their own home (with the exception of the scandal), but when it affects families across this country, you better bet that I will judge them. That's the only way things change.
I don't believe you. Get over it.
