My seven-year-old son attends a private Christian school. One of his classmates, a gypsy (yes, a gypsy in a Christian school), is way too friendly with him. My son seems to enjoy her company (too much... he's too young to have a "girlfriend"). I'm not concerned what anyone might think about my being a Christian and judging this young lady - she is a gypsy and gypsies will not be a part of our family. Her mother is sort of crazy, too... I don't know how to explain it - she's just weird.
So, how do I get this young lady to stop being so friendly with my son?
What could I say to her mother to essentially negate this "relationship"?
2006-10-17 17:29:12 · 19 answers · asked by tlc289 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
I understand about being overprotective, but I'm going to have to agree with the first two answers. Free your son to make all kinds of different friends. It will enrich his life. Maybe God put him in her life for a reason. You don't want to get in the way of that. Another option is homeschooling. That way you can be with him all the time, and protect him from everything.
2006-10-17 17:35:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Why do you distrust gypsies so much ???? And what is exactly a gypsy to you ???
Good people are found in all countries, races, societies.....
Since this little gypsy girl's mother is -by your standards- a bit weird, why don't you invite the little girl over to your house to play with your son ? You'll get to know her better, and then you can decide if this is a worthwhile friendship for your son. Gypsies or not, we're all human beings....
2006-10-18 00:41:06 · answer #2 · answered by Jasmine 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You know, I've heard a lot of mean, ignorant, hypocritical and racist things here, but you ma'am, take the cake. You're bashing a little girl just because she is different than you? Do you want your son to dislike people just because they are different? He's only seven for heaven's sake! Are you afraid that they are going to steal him and make him into a gypsy? PLEASE!!!! Christianity is an accepting, missionary religion, open to all who wish to be part of it. Jesus never turned away anyone who wanted to follow him. The school apparently doesn't see a problem with the little girl being there, so you shouldn't either. I suggest that you take a long look in the mirror and think how would you feel if someone didn't like your son just because he was different than they are. We are all God's children, no matter what color, race, or creed we are. Open your eyes, it takes only one person to pass on hatred, please don't pass it on to your son.
May God forgive you for being so closed minded to people who are different than you.
2006-10-18 01:06:12 · answer #3 · answered by Zodiac_Child 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
He's seven years old. Let him have the friends he wants to have. Besides, if you try to stop him from being with her maybe that will just make him want to be with her even more. Kids always want what they can't have more. I'm Christian too, and I see absolutely nothing wrong with this girl being a gypsy. But if it's the mother that you're worried might be crazy, then my advice is don't let him go over his friends house, but I don't think you should try to keep him away from his friend.
2006-10-18 00:38:45 · answer #4 · answered by Sarah J 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Humm...sounds like you could use a dose of WWJD. How bout letting your son play with this girl in the supervised environment at school and then just not arranging any after school or weekend play time. Other than that, just be nice for god's sake. It's not like at seven he's deciding to marry someone. Geez time for you to relax a bit mom. "gypsies will not be part of our family". Once again, your son is SEVEN. In five years he won't even remember her name...if in fact they are gypies they'll move soon, problem solved.
2006-10-18 00:36:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
what are you smoking. The only problem in your life is to wonder about your 7 yr old Gypsy friend I think not before you go asking questions like you just did Hun, you might want to read that little thing we call BIBLE even Jesus didn't push a gypsy away. everyone moved around. You have bigger problems than that one. Get over yourself you are no better than anyone Else.Do you have holes in your wrist and holes in the top of your feet and a crown of thorns on your head ? I think Not.
2006-10-18 00:55:17 · answer #6 · answered by star110772000 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I can only pray that you are kidding when you write a letter so full of judgements.
I also pray that when it is your turn to be judged, your judge will be a more merciful one than you were.
Your son has a right ot experience as many different kinds of people as he wants. You, as a mother should be encouraging him to meet people from other cultures, so that he can learn more about people. Learning is what can destroy hatred.
As a good and loving Christian, you know that Jesus said "whatsoever you do to the least of my brothers, that you do unto me"
Your son could have just as easily been playing with a little jewish boy. Maybe that was a test the good Lord set before you to see if you would welcome his son?
You should pray. Pray to become a more loving human to all your neighbours, not only the ones that are like you.
2006-10-18 00:47:04 · answer #7 · answered by pickigirl 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
He's SEVEN! It's a little early to worry about him marrying her and making gypsies a part of the family. And when he gets older, making gypsies a part of the family will be HIS concern, not yours. Lighten up, and stop trying to be such a controlling nazi-mom.
2006-10-18 00:35:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
What would Jesus say to a gypsy? Would he accept a gypsy as a flawed human being, just as we are all flawed human beings, or would he reject him and send him away? Would he, "Suffer the little children to come to him," even if they are gypsies? Would he be the one to cast the first stone? Would he be the one to reject the leper? In other words, "What would Jesus do?" You are worried about what this child might teach your child. If you teach your own child to be Christian, selfless and respectful of others and their beliefs, you have nothing to worry about.
2006-10-18 00:38:33 · answer #9 · answered by PDY 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like you are being a judgmental racist. Your son should be able to make friends with different cultures. "She's just weird" sounds like racism. Is your son in danger? How can you be so mean and cruel about a little girl. I feel sorry for your son and for you. You should focus on learning more about others and maybe you will gain understanding and things will not seem so weird. SO SAD!
2006-10-18 00:36:49 · answer #10 · answered by nice to know 2 · 6⤊ 1⤋