Comments on: Letter to My Daughter After Watching “The Bachelor”

By: Leann

Leann — Fri, 12 Jul 2013 01:20:20 +0000

James, I don’t think she was advocating violence against the serial “rollerskater” simply for rollerskating with lots of girls, but rather the guy who demands the girl prove to him that he should pick her over alllll the other girls, by “rollerskating” with him more and/or more intensely.

Quite frankly, men who prey on a woman’s feelings to get “rollerskating” should be kicked in the “ankles”…. and women who do the same to men should as well.

By: Ann

Ann — Fri, 12 Jul 2013 00:52:54 +0000

P.S.
The Housewife shows are also demeaning to ALL women. Most of us love our husbands, possibly work outside the home, and spend as much time as we can possibly squeeze out with our children. Who has time to worry about who is wearing what outfit, who has the biggest house, constantly going out “drinking with the girls,” who is paying their bills, and just generally getting into each others business. The thing that is really ugly is the yelling and screaming and calling each other horrible names because “I am your friend,” and in order to look right and prove a point on national television. What must young guys think of our daughters? After viewing some of these shows, why would a guy treat a girl with respect when we do not treat each other with respect?

By: Ann

Ann — Fri, 12 Jul 2013 00:44:15 +0000

I couldn’t agree more. Also, on the Christian side, God made His plans for you, my daughter, before you were conceived in your mother’s womb. Usually, His plans for us are bigger than our own. However, God gave us the freedom to make our own decisions and choices, and that is why the world is messed up because not all of let God guide us. If you wait on His wisdom, the best will come without tears and feeling inferior.

By: Meera

Meera — Thu, 11 Jul 2013 23:48:20 +0000

I agree with Essa! That was my only complaint about this article. Other than that, it is Spot On. Well done!

By: Essa

Essa — Thu, 11 Jul 2013 23:02:09 +0000

Wonderful article, thank you very much!
Although there is a possiblilty that she’ll want to rollerskate with a girl…

By: Alison

Alison — Thu, 11 Jul 2013 22:52:32 +0000

I love you for writing this. I’m printing it out and saving it in my daughters’ journals until they are closer to rollerskating age. I also think all my boys should read this so they know more about what kind of rollerskating partner they are looking for.
Bravo.
-Alison

By: WishTrish

WishTrish — Thu, 11 Jul 2013 21:43:11 +0000

Perfectly put. Thank you.

By: Debi

Debi — Thu, 11 Jul 2013 21:29:28 +0000

Thank you SO much for this post! One of the best things I’ve ever read. I shared it with my teenage daughter and one of her friends and I can think of a few “older” people who would benefit from reading it too!
Debi

By: Jaclynn

Jaclynn — Thu, 11 Jul 2013 21:07:48 +0000

Though I am 27 years older than 2 years- I really needed to hear what you had to say. It is so important to be reminded the wisdom in this letter.

By: Linda

Linda — Thu, 11 Jul 2013 20:51:53 +0000

Couldn’t agree with you more James.