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why do the children always have to suffer the sins of the father?

Karen Purcell Fathers & mothers are the defining relationships in our lives. Primal, first & ultimately directional.

They shape us in the first 5 years, and as the …moreFathers & mothers are the defining relationships in our lives. Primal, first & ultimately directional.

They shape us in the first 5 years, and as the saying goes, 'show me the child and I'll show you the man" (or woman!). Yes, a patriarchal society compounds these primal relationships. But the father is the most influential since he demonstrates to boys how/how not to be a man, and to girls, what a man is/should be like. Get that job wrong, as so many do, as they have not inherited a good image or through addiction or sheer bloody mindedness!

I'm the product of such a relationship. My earliest memory of realising something was wrong in my family was watching Atticus Finch father his children, especially Scout, in the film To Kill A Mocking Bird. It was like a revelation and my heart didn't stop searching, in fact hasn't stopped.

All I can say is that with long periods of counselling and prayer I have overlain that primary negative image with a positive and healing one of my Heavenly Father who is perfect & good. Even today if I get stuck I go back to counselling and prayer until I'm free again. I'm 58. My story please treat with respect even if you disagree. Thanks.(less)

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what is a red bone?

Kristie Uebbing https://www.urbandictionary.com/defin...

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What was the purpose of the uncle character? I was confused by his role what his motivations for what he did (and didn’t do).

Denise He was an enabler. James had a way of destroying the lives of people close to him. The uncle felt he had to support James out of a feeling of "brother…moreHe was an enabler. James had a way of destroying the lives of people close to him. The uncle felt he had to support James out of a feeling of "brotherly" love even if he missed out on the opportunity to have a happy life. James was basically selfish and was able to get others to acquiesce to his wishes. (less)

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I might have missed it, but what does the reference to being “silver” mean? Is it common?

Gail Cunningham Chaurisse describes Dana as a silver girl. “‘Silver’ is what I call girls who were natural beauties but who also smoothed on a layer of pretty from a …moreChaurisse describes Dana as a silver girl. “‘Silver’ is what I call girls who were natural beauties but who also smoothed on a layer of pretty from a jar.” Look in chapter 14 for more description. (less)

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