The discussion centers around the implications of Cheyney's pregnancy, particularly in relation to family structure and the role of love in parenting. Participants explore the appropriateness of raising a child in various family configurations, with a focus on contrasting views regarding the necessity of a mother and father versus the importance of love as a primary factor in child-rearing.
Participants generally disagree on the necessity of having both a mother and a father in a child's upbringing versus the sufficiency of love as a guiding principle. Multiple competing views remain regarding the roles of love and parental structure in child development.
Some statements reflect personal beliefs and assumptions about family dynamics and emotional well-being, which may not be universally applicable or agreed upon.
msnbc said:Carrie Gordon Earll, a policy analyst for the conservative Christian ministry Focus on the Family, expressed empathy for the Cheney family but depicted the newly announced pregnancy as unwise.
"Just because you can conceive a child outside a one-woman, one-man marriage doesn't mean it's a good idea," said. "Love can't replace a mother and a father."
Suspicious or not I agree with the statement.jimmysnyder said:Cheyney's pregnant. I mean the Vice President's daughter. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/16089803/. Here is an excerpt from the story:
I believe the timing of this, waiting until after the elections, is very suspicious.Originally Posted by msnbc
Carrie Gordon Earll, a policy analyst for the conservative Christian ministry Focus on the Family, expressed empathy for the Cheney family but depicted the newly announced pregnancy as unwise.
"Just because you can conceive a child outside a one-woman, one-man marriage doesn't mean it's a good idea," said. "Love can't replace a mother and a father."
I disagree, it's more important to raise a child with love, it does not matter who the primary care giver is. It also does not matter how many care givers there are. One is sufficient as long as there is love.MeJennifer said:Suspicious or not I agree with the statement.
The best way to raise a child is with a mother and a father.
And yet you changed the wording of it. Good for you. I agree with the mother and father part, I just can't figure out why she took a swipe at love.MeJennifer said:Suspicious or not I agree with the statement.
The best way to raise a child is with a mother and a father.
Love is simply an emotional state not something that is magically given to someone else. In fact someone whose behaviour is conditioned by being loved by others will always have self esteem issues to deal with.jimmysnyder said:And yet you changed the wording of it. Good for you. I agree with the mother and father part, I just can't figure out why she took a swipe at love.
So "God is Love" is out? If you are not a Christian, you needn't answer that. The same goes for Carrie Gordon Earll.MeJennifer said:Love is simply an emotional state not something that is magically given to someone else. In fact someone whose behaviour is conditioned by being loved by others will always have self esteem issues to deal with.
Taking care for a child in a material and emotional way is what matters not the selfish feeling of love towards a child.
MeJennifer said:Love is simply an emotional state not something that is magically given to someone else. In fact someone whose behaviour is conditioned by being loved by others will always have self esteem issues to deal with.
Taking care for a child in a material and emotional way is what matters not the selfish feeling of love towards a child. There is nothing wrong by loving a child of course but some people are incredibly naive about this and think that their love for a child is by itself something that is beneficial for the child.