MIL trying to send MY Jewish kids to Bible camp!

[Anonymous]

Wow. As a non-white person who doesn't see religion first (you're all just WHITE to me), I can really see how you white Christians truly consider Jews a breed apart. There is some not-so-hidden anti-Semitism running rampant on this thread.

[Anonymous]

I haven't read all 28 pages but I agree with you OP. I typically research the camp(s) my kid goes to, so I am not sure I would be 100% comfortable with being dropped off at ANY camp that I hadn't checked out ahead of time. Also, it seems really disrespectful to spring this on you the night before you leave. It was obviously planned ahead of time. That is where my main issue would be. Wow. Sorry you are dealing with this.

[Anonymous]

OK. SO now I have read all (well most of the 28 pages. I am the PP from above.

To the posters who are sympathetic to the MIL - she did this knowing this was not OK. The MIL tried to baptize the kids in the past and a discussion was had AT THAT time about Religion. The OP arranged for playdates/babysitters and even suggested various activities and offered to pay for them , so the excuse that the MIL was trying to find something to keep the kids busy was not exactly accurate.

For the posters that suggested that the OP married into this religion - BOTH her and her husband AGREED beforehand to raise the kids Jewish. Whether or not you agree with that decision is not at the heart of the matter. As a family, they DID agree before ever having children, and the IL's need to respect their MUTUAL decision.

OP, while I am not overly religious, I completely understand your frustration. Your MIL overstepped and sprang it on you at the last minute, likely thinking you would go along with it because you were 'stuck'. It was completely disrespectful. I hope you come back and provide us with an update. Please disregard the *few* posters who seem to be a little unhinged.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My in laws agreed months ago to take our 6 and 8 year old for the next week while my husband get a week of vacation to celebrate our 10th anniversary. Long-standing issue that I am Jewish and we are raising our children Jewish, husband is totally onboard and has made that clear to his folks many times. So we call about dropping them off tonight and MIL casually mentions she signed them up for half day Bible camp at her church all week! I was speechless, literally handed the phone to DH and walked away. I think we need to cancel the trip tonight, I can't imagine how she thought this was ok. Where do I even go from here?

You sound like a fundamentalist nut.

[Anonymous]

This thread is insane.

OP, you and your DH are totally in the right and I'm glad you were a team on this. I am sorry your vacation was ruined. Saying nothing and handing the phone to your DH was absolutely the right thing to do, as was cancelling the trip. It's clear you cannot trust your in-laws to respect your boundaries while taking care of your children.

The whole religious aspect to this story is almost irrelevant. It all has to do with respect and honesty.

[Anonymous]

That is possibly the most insulting MIL story I have ever heard. I cannot imagine how I would respond to this.

[Anonymous]

No big deal. I would gladly send my kids to a Jewish camp or Buddhist camp. This is not going to "turn" them. The camps are mostly about loving each other, helping the less fortunate, etc. mixed in with art projects, singing and play.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Wow. As a non-white person who doesn't see religion first (you're all just WHITE to me), I can really see how you white Christians truly consider Jews a breed apart. There is some not-so-hidden anti-Semitism running rampant on this thread.

Go back to your cave, racist animal. Come back outside when you are ready to deal with human beings in a modern society.