Re: Update on The New Boy
Submitted by Ben on January 7 2002 08:01:41
In reply to Re: Update on The New Boy submitted by Dakota on January 7 2002 01:01:41
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Dakota, I have also found kids to be responsive to setting down ground rules at the beginning, particularly in a formal setting such as church or a sports team that I am coaching. In this case though, where our friendship is basically his choice to participate in (or not participate) it is more precarious. Then again, if I DON'T do this then he WILL get out of hand and I'll have no choice but to correct him anyway. As for his parents and uncle, they know who I am in the church and they completely trust me and would allow him to be with me (including a sleepover). Nevertheless, I just feel that they should have some track record of really feeling that my relationship with him is beneficial. I also need to be mindful of the fact that children have been known in the past to make false accusations of adults. I need to protect myself and my church from that possibility by not being in such a questionable situation even though my conscience is clear that I would never touch him sexually. You are not alone. Love, Ben |
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