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I apologize if I have offended you, timely. That was not my intent. I was trying to explain that if your kids live a quintessential “mainstream” life, as in public/private schools, etc., it would be very unusual for the family to practice the courtship philosophy. <em>EVERY</em> family <em>I</em> know who utilizes the courtship concept also homeschools, is heavily involved in a church, and adopts a VERY conservative Christian stance. When you homeschool and your kids spend the majority of their time with your or in a church of your choosing, it is much easier to encourage these sorts of unusual practices as your kids are not as freely exposed to the ideas/behaviors which you find inappropriate.</p>
<p>On a related note, I brainwash the HECK out of my kids…ALL the time. Nothin’ wrong with a little parental brainwashing, as long as the concepts stressed are healthy and functional ones, IMHO. ;)</p>
<p>~berurah</p>