My son is only five months old. But my partners step-father talks non-stop about 'when he's old enough' he can go hunting with him. I don't agree with hunting - I'm a vegetarian and wish to bring him up vegetarian UNTIL he's old enough to understand what he is eating. Then it is up for him to decide.
However, his step dad's career, well, is a "possum hunter". They are, supposidly a pest in New Zealand and he, well, poisons them (with very dangerous poisons not suitable to be around children), finds them later, brings them home and skins them. The carcasses are usually left around the driveway - without a skin. I've also stepped on things such as ears and testes before while visiting. His job is up to him, and job aside he is a VERY nice person. However i feel uncomfortable with him talking about taking him out hunting for possums (and sometimes wild pigs.)
Should I leave this and address it when it matters? Or should i or my partner talk to him before he gets carried away...opinions
2007-09-09 15:24:41 · 4 answers · asked by priestessofthepixels 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Well... it is your partner's step-father... sorry, but that is no relation to you. You are not under any obligation to hand your kid over to him when he is old enough to hunt.
Actually, if you teach your son respect for nature... take him out into nature and show him all these wonderful creatures and how nicely adapted they are for where God place them (and maybe a few nature videos)... he would probably get really grossed-out if he arrived at this "possum hunter's" house and found guts all over the place.
Leave sleeping dogs lie until the time comes. You may not be with your partner that long.
2007-09-09 15:34:11 · answer #1 · answered by revsuzanne 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm in a similar situation. I try to avoid meats and non-organic foods. My hus is a HUGE deer hunter and semi-pro fisherman. However, my hus is logical and doesn't intend to take my son until he is legally old enough and has had a hunter safety course.
If you and your partner are on the same page about this, I wouldn't worry or bring it up until the time comes. Then, just say no. He's YOUR child to raise as you see fit. Does this man even have experience in raising small children?? My dad is a big fisherman, but he knows my son can't go until he is old enough to handle the responsiblities that go with the sport.
Good luck and best wishes.
2007-09-09 22:37:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly I would just say hey so and so I am so glad you want him to do different things growing up but I stand against hunting till he is old enough to make up his own mind. Do not argue with him though cuz honestly it is the future he is talking about and you never know whats going to really happen down the road. I say just make sure he knows how you feel but let him just keep talking cuz any one knows you def don't let a boy going hunting till he is at least 13 or 14 so your father in law has 10 or 11 years. No need to start an argument now about it and get all stressed out save your self the trouble right now
2007-09-09 22:36:15 · answer #3 · answered by MEMYMOM 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell him to dream on.
2007-09-09 22:28:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋