Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Can I get some feedback?

I have a teenage son. I used to work extensively with teenagers. I know that their phones are probably the most important thing in the world to them. My boy is no exception. And that phone goes everywhere with him. I as a mother enjoy that he has a phone. I always know where he is and he is at my beck and call. And plus, if he ever gets out of line, I can take that thing away and ruin his life. I haven't ever noticed that it is a problem with him though.

So, two Sundays ago, he is in Sunday School. He takes his phone out of his pants pocket and attempts to move it to a more secure pocket in his coat. Mid transfer, the Sunday School President grabs his phone violently and throws it outside in the snow breaking it into 3 pieces.

Now, because of my work in the school system, I know that teenagery cell phone usage is horribly annoying. And I imagine that it is frustrating in church as well. However, is a Sunday School President justified in breaking the personal property of one of his fellow brothers? Last time I checked CHURCH WAS OPTIONAL. We are not required by law to be there. We choose to attend. Aren't we as parents just glad that our little boys have their bottoms in a seat in the church each week. Aren't we just thrilled that they put on their little ties and white shirts and do their best to perform their priesthood duties? Do we really care that they have a phone in their pocket? I had my phone right on my lap in the relief society room right down the hall and I would have lost my mind if someone grabbed it away from me and threw it out the window. So then last week, this same man brought a rubber mallet to church... Yes, a weapon to the house of the Lord. And threatened to smash any phone that he saw. Then he proceeded to FRISK the boys in search of any item that may upstage him while he taught.

Why am I so annoyed at this man? Why do I want to march over to his house and break something of his? I want to get my rubber mallet and smash the crap out of the ugly reindeer he has on his lawn. Why can he take an item that I spent $300 dollars on and bust it to bits? Why does he have to resort to such violence? Why is a man with obvious anger management issues allowed to TOUCH my son? Why is he such an incredibly boring teacher that also obviously cannot hold the attention of 13 and 14 year olds?

I for sure could demand that Brayden leave his phone at home. But then, I would have no one to text during MY boring lessons. I say a "family that texts each other during church stays together." Of course I am kidding but Brother Lifferth, for crying out loud man, you are only the Sunday School President in a quite frankly, unimpressive ward. Get off your high horse and keep your creepy mits to yourself.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

You got my feedback!!

JoJo and Ralph said...

Yes I did and heaven help the man. He's gonna need it.

Marianne said...

"Frisking" the boys?! That's scary, not to mention inappropriate! The bishop needs to know, the man needs to replace the phone and appologize. He is teaching the boys violence and anger as solutions to problems as well. Hmmm...

I know I am late on this comment but Id love to hear an update!