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Date: February 27, 2015 04:27PM
So there's a temple opening in the near vicinity. My TBM parents (we get along, more or less) would like to take me and the kids to the open house this summer. I told them I would ask my kids (twins who are 9) if they wanted to go. I also told my parents I wasn't coming back to mormonism (sort of joking, sort of not). I think they laughed. I hope that my parents know (it's been 21 years now) that I'm not coming back - but denial isn't just a river in Egypt.
Anyway, I asked my kids about it last night. My kids rock. They have little to no experience with the LDS church. I've talked before about why I left - just giving them bits and pieces. Things like: it's really, really boring or that you can't drink caffeine.
They're not interested in either of those things.
We also talk about the treatment of women, people of color and the LGBTQ community. Even though they are 9, they are both supportive of gay rights (and women's rights), as much as a 9 year old can be. FWIW, I encourage them to have an open mind and examine (and defend) their opinions.
My daughter said last night that if we went to the temple open house, she would wear a pro-gay t-shirt. They both liked that idea. They're just great kids. I want them to learn about the religion I was raised in (safely), so they can better understand me and my parents. So far so good.