tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946007282862885592.post6192328356601041955..comments2023-06-20T09:48:19.231-04:00Comments on The Stacks: What??!Jodihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12407714774914955741noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946007282862885592.post-47424100330461425152008-05-06T08:32:00.000-04:002008-05-06T08:32:00.000-04:00haha. just noticed that.haha. just noticed that.Travishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06164826904073752158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946007282862885592.post-64439498204050040772008-05-04T19:35:00.000-04:002008-05-04T19:35:00.000-04:00That made me laugh!That made me laugh!Jodihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12407714774914955741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946007282862885592.post-9730186713710021552008-05-04T00:09:00.000-04:002008-05-04T00:09:00.000-04:00BTW, I was referring to your subject matter - not ...BTW, I was referring to your subject matter - not Travis. "-)Mary Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06866869530441854371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946007282862885592.post-31090328207387572422008-05-04T00:08:00.000-04:002008-05-04T00:08:00.000-04:00OK - that is just WEIRD!!!!OK - that is just WEIRD!!!!Mary Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06866869530441854371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946007282862885592.post-70911432153582016802008-04-30T23:20:00.000-04:002008-04-30T23:20:00.000-04:00i understand. and agree. i failed to point out tha...i understand. and agree. i failed to point out that most of the arranged marriages occurring within the united states are not set in stone till adolescence. so you're right. online matchmaking for toddlers is a bit extreme. i just dont think there's any blatantly corrupt intent on the part of the parents.Travishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06164826904073752158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946007282862885592.post-49032083281172436122008-04-30T23:07:00.000-04:002008-04-30T23:07:00.000-04:00True- there could be worse things happening than p...True- there could be worse things happening than parents wanting the best possible mates for their children...and I realize that some cultures, even church groups, practice arranged marriages...<BR/>BUT- the fact that a parent would pay for a membership to a well known online dating service so that the dating service could hook their child up with a suitable life partner- or a group of potential good candidates, is just so foreign to me. <BR/><BR/>Hey, if your old enough to be married and you want to try eHarmony, I say- "good for you!"<BR/><BR/>But for children?<BR/><BR/>For instance, eHarmony is supposedly a reputable online dating service that is "scientifically" based and they advertise that each compatible match is pre-screened across "29 dimensions"- <BR/>Great for adults...I suppose.<BR/>But, don't children change as they grow older? <BR/>True, basic personality may stay the same- though sometimes even personalities can be altered due to many different circumstances in the course of one's life. <BR/>And goals change, wants change, and even (sometimes) beliefs change. <BR/><BR/>Finding a life mate is not rocket science- <BR/>it is much MUCH more important than that.<BR/> <BR/>So as a possible future parent what will I do? <BR/>1. I will be doing a lot of praying. <BR/>2. I will do my best to teach them how to make good and God lead decisions.<BR/>3. I will trust God to guide them- who knows... <BR/>He may have other plans for them than marriage. <BR/><BR/>Wow! I am opinionated!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946007282862885592.post-40878191880156181562008-04-30T19:27:00.000-04:002008-04-30T19:27:00.000-04:00"but i cant say i'd attribute it to another downfa..."but i cant say i'd attribute it to another downfall of society"<BR/><BR/>*i meant another characteristic of a society that in many ways is increasingly debouched and mentally sick.Travishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06164826904073752158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946007282862885592.post-7097665172060094132008-04-30T19:25:00.000-04:002008-04-30T19:25:00.000-04:00hmmm...i guess if you're going the arranged marria...hmmm...i guess if you're going the arranged marriage route, its a more accessible means of doing so. <BR/><BR/>on the surface it seems preposterous, <BR/>but many cultures [even some w/in the US] still practice a form of arranged marriage (i.e. chinese, orthodox jews). <BR/>i'll admit i wouldn't want it for my children. but i cant say i'd attribute it to another downfall of society. <BR/><BR/>[way to bring on the thought provoking stuff, jodi]. <BR/>:DTravishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06164826904073752158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946007282862885592.post-59909669546402582002008-04-30T14:23:00.000-04:002008-04-30T14:23:00.000-04:00Oh my goodness......If you think back actually ver...Oh my goodness......<BR/><BR/>If you think back actually very few of the people you knew during childhood married each other (my sister is an exception I guess!)Mistyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604823614020810525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946007282862885592.post-45557704117107125202008-04-30T13:58:00.000-04:002008-04-30T13:58:00.000-04:00That is hilarious! It just makes me laugh thinkin...That is hilarious! It just makes me laugh thinking about it!<BR/>I am sooo doing that with my girls! :D JKJamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03627741596092810982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946007282862885592.post-76203393311722125532008-04-30T09:35:00.000-04:002008-04-30T09:35:00.000-04:00That is crazy!What is this world coming to? Somet...That is crazy!<BR/>What is this world coming to? Sometimes it is scary to think about.The Arender'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00099981811154166003noreply@blogger.com