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Post by nasdaq on Jul 10, 2009 14:12:53 GMT -5
I have been following the QF movement for about five years now, which makes me feel very, very old.
I am not Christian; I'm Jewish, and although we also have lots of kids it's in a very different context, at least in North America. Professions are encouraged (especially before the number of children makes working much less cost-effective); everyone tries to have at least a housecleaner and preferably a nanny; home-schooling is not forbidden but is considered eccentric.
I first found this blog and was actually perked up a bit. I have to admit that looking at some of the more Vision-y blogs made me feel very discouraged. They seem so happy and (does this make sense?) picture-perfect. Our very religious house is definitely not picture-perfect; sometimes my kids throw tantrums, sometimes I quarrel with my husband, sometimes the dinner dishes stay uncleared until I am embarrassed about it. I am very disorganised and we both work full time.
One thing that puzzles me about QF is the social isolation. Most religious groups value community. The QF community seems to be endlessly fractured. This seems very lonely-making. I like having people in my area for the children to go play with. Do QF mums live locally to each other? Online they seem very isolated.
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Post by tapati on Jul 10, 2009 15:57:26 GMT -5
Hi Nasdaq! (waves)
Yes the QF movement is fascinating, and for a movement it seems rather isolating, what with the farms and home churches and such.
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