2 Sign Or Not 2 Sign? by Jen Bixler

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08-SEP-2008

2 Sign Or Not 2 Sign?

I have real issues with the government telling me what the rules in my own home should be.
It is not that I don't believe in these rules,
but I do not want to sign something holding me to their rules!
By signing, does that mean even the beer in my fridge needs to be under lock and key?

DYING to hear feedback from all of you.
Do you agree with me?
Should I sign just to sign and not cause trouble?

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Jim Larkin		02-Nov-2008 22:54
Sign it for God's sake. Geez. What's wrong with you? Apparently you don't love your kids if you don't sign this. You DO love Bug, don't you? Prove it by signing. The government ALWAYS knows whats best Jen. The sooner you accept that, the better your life will be. Drink the Kool-Aid Jen. DRINK IT NOW!!!!

Shayne		10-Sep-2008 16:53
Your House YOUR rules ~ no way I'd sign it

Guest		09-Sep-2008 12:48
Well, don't even consider to sign!!

Carole Stevens		09-Sep-2008 12:16
I agree with you "DONT SIGN" ! You know whats right and wrong for your kids,, you shouldnt have to sign anything to prove that! Your a great Mum to Bug and she knows that, she also knows right from wrong because she has an amazing family around her, not because of goverment rules! Just because youve a beer in the fridge and packet of ciggies on the side doesnt make you a bad parent, this is rediculous? What happens if you break a rule...? DONT SIGN!

Bill Ewart Jr		09-Sep-2008 10:45
Good for you! I can't imagine what the other ten pages stated... Let's all take a pledge not to take pledges!!!!!!

cbix		09-Sep-2008 09:55
Excuse me, but F-THE MAN!

Nicki Thurgar		09-Sep-2008 08:29
Any responsible and caring parent would use these rules in their homes naturally without even having to think about it or be told what to do in the first place - I suppose it is only those "irresponsible" parents who have no common sense (who don't care, basically!) that might need to be nudged and told what to do in this way! I wouldn't sign if it was me because I don't need the government to tell me what is wrong for my kids - I know already because I'm a loving & sensible parent! What is the world coming to....

Guest		09-Sep-2008 07:27
I trust the government to understand my needs and to protect me, so I sign everything they send me. It does mean my kids are now part of an urban security experiment where their movements are tracked using receivers strapped to their ankles, I am contractually obliged to eat five pieces of fruit and veg a day, and in the event of my death my body can be used for medical science, but surely that's a small price to pay for peace of mind?

Bob Floyd		09-Sep-2008 05:03
Just say no, Jen. This is ridiculous.

Ray :)		09-Sep-2008 01:48
These local do-gooders only need to log onto your account here at PBase to see that you are a responsible parent. Are children really going to take notice of a state-backed campaign over their own parents? I would certainly never sign this. And living in the UK, I googled to find out more and came across this on a random search. I can't believe this information is in the public domain! <http://www.mansfieldct.org/town/departments/social_services/ysb/safe_homes/list_of_parents.php

Cindi Smith		09-Sep-2008 01:37
DON'T SIGN! I agree with you completely. It is time the government got on with business at hand and not ruling your home. I agree that the terms are acceptable and believe that you follow all of those but it ticks me off that they want you to sign something like this? This is absurd. Next, they'll make you sign something that says you can't have cookies in the house as it causes obesity in children. Geez....when will they ever stop??

RALPH ELDRIDGE		09-Sep-2008 01:32
God save us from bureaucratic good intentions!!! You don't love your child if you don't fall into step. It's the lowest form of coercion.

Dennis Warren		09-Sep-2008 00:38
Didn't our congressmen sign an oath to follow rules? If so, then a signature doesn't really mean anything. Personally, if fell that if you follow all their rules, you miss all the fun.

R. Walls		08-Sep-2008 23:06
Okay, if you sign, you've done your part and your job is over! Yea Right!!! I find this stuff to be about as useful as seat belt laws and helmet laws. I always wear both, even in states without helmet laws, but I sure resent someone telling me I have to. I really think these types of things are what has driven a lack of accountability in our society today. We have so many people sticking their noses in our private lives that people begin to believe someone else is responsible for everything so as individuals we are accountable for nothing. Oh, I love homeowners associations too! Did you ever notice that the folks making the most noise in support of these types of things are usually the worst violators? How did we survive when we were growing up without so many people looking after us? Oh wait, maybe that is why I never have???

The Third Side		08-Sep-2008 22:45
I think you're hiding an automatic weapon. You rebel.

Ann...		08-Sep-2008 22:37
This is bizarre - who can dictate what you do in your own home - I'd put it in the bin!

Will Denney		08-Sep-2008 22:21
wow....i would have signed but you bring up a good point. then again, i'd be in violation of pledge 2 as well.

J. Scott Coile		08-Sep-2008 22:16
Definitely NOT. I whole-heartedly agree with you. Bug does not need you "to join to let her know that you care where she goes, who her friends are or what they are doing". She will not know that by you signing something. She will always know that by your words and action and through the deep relationship that your have nurtured throughout her life. Man... I hate where our schools are going.

royalld		08-Sep-2008 21:45
I agree with you whole-heartedly. This afternoon, I bought a book written by the late George Carlin. He says in his preface: "I'm an outsider by choice, but not truly. It's the unpleasantness of the system that keeps me out. I'd rather be in, in a good system. That's where my discontent comes from: being forced to choose to stay outside." It seems George Carlin agrees with you too.

beverley harrison		08-Sep-2008 21:23
totally in agreement with you, you are a responsible adult why on earth should you sign it?

olivier bruning		08-Sep-2008 21:21
I guess if you believe in these rules as an example for youngsters, there shouldn't be a problem in signing it. Can't see why you couldn't have your own beer in the fridge either. And I presume that when you sign , you're not stuck by it the rest of your life! I understand your hesitation though. My neighbour, a single woman, raises two adolescent daughters. she rules allright! these kids really respect her and wont drink, smoke or use any drugs in- or outside the house, and mom din't have to sign any contract to achieve that! It isn't what's in "in the paper" , but in your behaviour that sets the real example don't you think?

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