Author Topic: Advice on immodest adult daughter (Read 1597 times)

Gray2023 · « **Reply #65 on:** **Yesterday** at 10:53:51 PM »

Quote from: Maria Dolorosa on Yesterday at 09:22:16 PM

Do you have a problem with acknowledging reality? All I do is share a fact and this is your clownish response?

The reason I think AnthonyPadua posted the frying pan is because your statement wasn't helpful. I got called out on that before as well. We need to just let the men vent and feel heard, instead of saying well one person did it, so you can do it.

AnthonyPadua, correct me if I am wrong.

Matthew · « **Reply #66 on:** **Yesterday** at 10:56:48 PM »

Quote from: AnthonyPadua on Yesterday at 10:52:46 PM

In the modern world the jews will steal your children if your home conditions are too poor or don't meet certain 'standards'.

This.

We most certainly aren't called to imitate the material elements of what those saints did today. It would be grossly imprudent and even sinful. CPS would take your kids away (possibly to be abused in turn by foster parents) and then what? You can't expect God to work a miracle just for you. That's called tempting the Lord.

We are called to imitate the Saints in their holiness and love of God -- not the particulars which worked in their own time, but probably not today.

You try to raise a family on a dirt floor today -- the first outsider who becomes aware of your situation will speed-dial 911 and report you to CPS. And it would be your own fault, frankly. As a third-party Catholic observer, I couldn't even get mad at him for doing so. He would probably be doing those kids a favor, since their parents are delusional and grossly imprudent; probably very bad parents.

We're supposed to be wise as serpents and simple (holy, guile-less) as doves -- not wise as goldfish.

Matthew · « **Reply #67 on:** **Yesterday** at 11:01:58 PM »

Here's a follow-up on the Starbucks income:

Here’s a realistic ballpark estimate of take-home pay for a U.S. married couple with 5 children earning a $34,888 annual salary, based on typical federal taxes in 2025–2026 (before any state income tax):
💰 Gross vs. Net Income (Estimate)

Gross annual income: $34,888
Payroll taxes (FICA — Social Security & Medicare): ~7.65% of gross
- Social Security (6.2%) + Medicare (1.45%) ≈ $2,670 per year
Federal income tax:
- With 5 qualifying children, the Child Tax Credit (about $2,200 per child in 2026) likely eliminates any federal tax liability and may result in a refund through refundable credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).
- Also, the standard deduction for married filing jointly has been significantly increased (to over $31,000 under recent changes), leaving very little taxable income to begin with.

Net take-home pay (approximate):
$34,888−$2,67012≈$2,685 per month\frac{\$34,888 - \$2,670}{12} \approx \$2,685 \text{ per month}12$34,888−$2,670≈$2,685 per month
➡️ Estimated monthly take-home pay: around $2,650 – $2,700 per month after federal payroll taxes and before state taxes.
📌 Notes & Assumptions

This estimate doesn’t include state income tax — if your state has an income tax, net pay will be a bit lower.
It assumes you qualify for all 5 child credits and possibly refundable credits like the EITC, which can further increase your refund or reduce withholding.
Results can vary depending on actual withholding on your W-4, benefits (health insurance, retirement contributions), and any additional adjustments.

FarmerWife · « **Reply #68 on:** **Yesterday** at 11:39:12 PM »

Quote from: Matthew on Yesterday at 10:52:12 PM

Indeed.

The mortgage/rent and basic utilities would put you in the red. It's not a question of frugality, or discretionary income -- the stuff you have control over. Unless "living in your car" or living in the woods is considered a legitimate option.
If you want to live without electricity, running water, or something similar, good luck -- but don't be surprised when the first "outsider" calls CPS on you, and has all your children taken away.

And the worst part is, you couldn't really blame him. This is 2026, not the 19th century. What does that matter, you ask? What's wrong with the 1800s, you ask? Well, because it's not the 1800s, your neighbors don't know how to treat basic illnesses and injuries, so you NEED a car. The government was far different back then, and there was no welfare state (or CPS) back then. Nor did ALL your neighbors have electricity, water, phone, etc. to the point they wouldn't be understanding if you didn't. Things like phones have become actual necessities of life. When the world didn't have these things, the world was a different place. You can't just staple 1800's lifestyle onto the modern world of 2026 and think it will work.

CPS also uses poverty to take your children away. They target poor families as they cannot afford a private lawyer and are generally more vulnerable.

FarmerWife · « **Reply #69 on:** **Yesterday** at 11:47:36 PM »

Quote from: Matthew on Yesterday at 10:56:48 PM

This.

We most certainly aren't called to imitate the material elements of what those saints did today. It would be grossly imprudent and even sinful. CPS would take your kids away (possibly to be abused in turn by foster parents) and then what? You can't expect God to work a miracle just for you. That's called tempting the Lord.

We are called to imitate the Saints in their holiness and love of God -- not the particulars which worked in their own time, but probably not today.

You try to raise a family on a dirt floor today -- the first outsider who becomes aware of your situation will speed-dial 911 and report you to CPS. And it would be your own fault, frankly. As a third-party Catholic observer, I couldn't even get mad at him for doing so. He would probably be doing those kids a favor, since their parents are delusional and grossly imprudent; probably very bad parents.

We're supposed to be wise as serpents and simple (holy, guile-less) as doves -- not wise as goldfish.

To be fair, CPS can be called for any reason, weaponized by anyone. And that person who calls is protected. There are instances of exes, neighbours, grandparents, teachers, doctors calling CPS. It seems like we have to be perfect or lucky not to have CPS interact with us. People have called CPS on parents who leave their child unattended in the car for a few minutes while they grab something quick. Seems like we have to be paranoid anytime we're in public. And, CPS is being called on those who don't conform to vaccines and public schooling.

In many countries, families sleep on the floor and cosleep with their babies. It's strange how our society think that's a valid reason to take your kids away. Who are these childless, miserable workers to tell you how to raise your children?

And yes, I agree that the kids that CPS take away get abused and in many cases molested by strangers/foster parents. Because CPS trafficks children and make money off of them.

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