Comments on: Quantum of Silliness

By: Kirsty

Kirsty — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 02:30:15 +0000

One of the reasons I enjoy reading your blog is the different and new opinions and ideas you expose me to. Thanks Jane!
I think the best positive exposure kids can have to marriage is the marriages around them. For kids who experience their parents divorcing and perhaps come out of that with marriage not high on their list of “to do”s in life, the best thing to put marriage in a good light is seeing good marriages in their family and of friend’s parents. And then finding a guy or girl to make it all worthwhile. That’s more real than Greek islands for me!
(Haven’t seen the movie yet)

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By: Donna

Donna — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 23:50:48 +0000

and gueeeez I just enjoyed the movie and music… BUT I must say you have a great point… it is a poor example for young children… That’s why we are here I guess to explain (as my mother did and I did) it’s only a movie… real life isn’t and shouldn’t be like that… (((HUGS))) Donna

By: Heather

Heather — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 20:35:15 +0000

I always figure movies like that become a good teaching tool. It helps your kids develop a worldview that fits wth their faith, if you can point out those things to them, and make sure they know that every thing we hear or see has a messge. . . (stepping off soap box)

Hope your weekend is great.

By: Marianne

Marianne — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 20:25:43 +0000

I’m holding my sides because I talked about ABBA in today’s post, too.

Must be something in the bloggy Kool Aid….

By: Erin

Erin — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 16:46:21 +0000

Exactly how I felt after watching the Movie and exactly why no matter how much begging, I did not take my 9 year old who is madly in love with ABBA. Sad that marriage is the reason used for people not following their dreams and living life. Too bad they can't see how great their dreams would be if they had their best friend to take along with them.. Erins last blog post..Do you remember...

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 15:10:16 +0000

Great observations–so many people watch movies/tv shows with poor messages and never even think through the implications being taught. They just like the feel-good atmosphere they are left with after having been entertained. “…and thus the devil cheateth their souls, and leadeth them away carefully down to (you know where).”

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By: Jordan (MamaBlogga)

Jordan (MamaBlogga) — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 15:05:01 +0000

Well said, Jane! Jordan (MamaBlogga)s last blog post..Top things about toddlers

By: Marcy

Marcy — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 14:28:58 +0000

That’s exactly how I felt about them not getting married, but I didn’t know to express it like you did.

By: Michelle Glauser

Michelle Glauser — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 08:22:07 +0000

You know, I think those are messages that so many young people are getting from the world today. I struggle personally, because the world wants to turn it into “simple” binaries that aren’t so simple after all. It’s either freedom and success or boredom and being trapped in a house. I know what the Lord wants, but aligning my will with His is very hard at times. Sometimes the only thing that keeps me in line is to tell myself that it’s a commandment. I’m doing better, though. Some days, it’s a desire. I just pray that I will some day start dating someone and I’ll know that with this person, I could do it.