Originally posted by Pawn QweenFair question, PQ. One sentence edit simply attempted to make the thread inclusive by embracing generalized traditional categories
What difference does "unmarried" make? Why is it part of an "alternative"? 😕
Explain, please.
of status with a light touch... not to engage in chat about political correctness, alternative lifestyles or to strain over polemical gnats.
Originally posted by MexicoWhere in the world have you been Mexico? Our "Five Letter Word" thread died a gradual death (at 700 posts plus) after you disappeared.
Why? Surely an unmarried couple who stay together and actually raise the child is far superior to a married couple who have kids then go through a divorce, no??
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyI teach my students that you need to be decent no matter how you actually feel about the other person. You don't need to feel respect to show respect.
Good manners...
Good manners, poise, common courtesy, sensitivity, respect for the rights of others begin at home. What are you teaching your children?
Edit: If you're in your early teens or unmarried or childless, alternatively, what signature behavior values did your parents stress with you?
Originally posted by MctaytoIssue is stability, not convenience. Children represent demanding short and long term responsibility... not necessarily happiness.
Ideally married as it gives commitment, however, in the modern world even the UK has followed in the amaerican way and 30% of marriages don't last 🙁 so guess a secure pairing is better than single parenting
Originally posted by pawnhandlerWell said. Many in authority are pitiful role models, guilty of abusive use of power, unjust, unfair and obnoxious. Still respect the position.
I teach my students that you need to be decent now matter how you actually feel about the other person. You don't need to feel respect to show respect.