I always told my son, as he was growing up, that his mother and I had been saving for his college fees. Well, his 18th birthday is coming up, and he asked us for his college savings now because he decided to join the Church of Scientology.
The problem is, he doesn't really have any savings at all. I'm the only one who knows this because years ago, on my way to the bank to start up his fund, I spent the money i DID have, to deposit, on a prostitute. And that's where every bit of the money has gone since that day. Once the truth comes out, this will ruin my marriage. My question is, what's that story about a son who asks for money then spends it all and becomes poor and has to come back to his father for mercy? I want to use that on my son to make him change his mind about his fund for a while.
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2007-05-25 02:44:47 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Blame it on the flying monkeys.
No wait..... Just make something plausible up. He may fall for it hooker, line and sinker.
2007-05-25 02:48:46 · answer #1 · answered by Dharma Nature 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Here's a version of the story you're looking for:
http://www.first-scots.org/sermons/040321massieson1father.htm
THE UNPARALLELED PARABLE 1: THE LOVING FATHER
Scripture Lesson: Luke 15:1-2, 11-32
In general, giving an 18-year old any sum of money is a bad idea. Even if you still had it. Good luck.
2007-05-25 09:50:25 · answer #2 · answered by jargent100 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't get it. You want to shift the blame on your son and make him feel guilty when you're the one who actually committed a sin and betrayed your wife and son?
You have lied and stolen from your own son. You are going to have to tell him that you squandered the money.
By the way, if this story isn't true, you should be writing for the morning soaps.
2007-05-25 09:49:41 · answer #3 · answered by Veritas 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Umm... you never realized his birthday was coming and he'd want money? You better sell some stock or something for his fund unless you want to ruin his life and you and your wife's marriage.
2007-05-25 09:49:03 · answer #4 · answered by pajaro 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
So, you think that lying to your son and to your wife is the solution here? The Truth shall set you free..
2007-05-25 09:50:42 · answer #5 · answered by clam001122 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Explan to him that the fund is for college, not for any thing other than college and you will be the one to pay the college, not him.
If he does not go to college, he does not have use of the money.
2007-05-25 09:50:21 · answer #6 · answered by khorat k 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think a better analogy to use in this case is the foolish man who built his house upon a sand.
2007-05-25 09:49:09 · answer #7 · answered by Searcher 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Prodigal son.
2007-05-25 09:48:51 · answer #8 · answered by dana_osmundson 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I can't believe you'd ask this so publicly. Take responsibility and maintain some dignity.
2007-05-25 10:07:31 · answer #9 · answered by Chris K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stop asking stupid questions just to get attention, i know that story isnt true and i hope others know too, you are a loser that needs to get a life
2007-05-25 09:48:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋