Just curious, there are lots of underage/dependent posters here and I want their perspective.
What are your thoughts around what should parents have a right to expect from their children and what do you consider to be out-of-bounds and why.
Should children be expected to attend church with their families-why or why not?
Eh, my folks go to church, but I sure don't, haven't since I was 13. I see why some parents do, and I guess it keeps the kids (sometimes) more under control and more like that, but whatever. Sundays are days of rest in my bed not some day of rest in an odd wooden one with lecherous lewdies hah.
Should children (if out of school) be expected to provide rent/upkeep for the exchange of living at home?
What? yes of course how could that be allowed"
Shoukld children be subjected to rules/codes of conduct. If so at what age should it stop?
If you live in a house, you follow the rules of the household. It's all voluntary, don't like the rules, run away! When you realize running away sucks, go back and be comfy! We all been there.
"no killing, stealing, or sex before marriage. Can a parent truly object to those results, even if they think the reasons for it are false?"
Well, I for one would not be happy. Kids should be smart about sex, either not having it because THEY don't want to, or doing it safely. Not resisting urges on the behest of Jesus. The no stealing thing, well it's all a bit much. Stealing does have it's place I'd say, killing too, not that I have, but absolute moral declarations ultimately fall short of reality, and I'd rather my kid (thank bog there isn't one!) not be exposed to those sorts of things. Well, exposed just not believin in em. Thanks!