So, what is a “good family”?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We have a gay child. My husband thinks other families will judge us and not want to marry our daughter. Are we no longer a good family?

No, you're a good family. But if your daughter is not poly, it's unlikely that another family would want to marry her.

[Anonymous]

Stable, financially self-sufficient (not getting gov't assistance), no addictions, no illegal activities, educated, no mental illness.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Stable, financially self-sufficient (not getting gov't assistance), no addictions, no illegal activities, educated, no mental illness.

So no PPP loans, and no family farm.

[Anonymous]

IMO - a good family is one I feel comfortable setting up a play date with- nothing more, nothing less. Has absolutely nothing to do with $, except for a correlation to safe home/ safe neighborhood.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Traits of a good family:

- Educated parents who are upstanding citizens and have a good moral compass. No drinking or drug abuse. Good head on their shoulders.
- No drama. Pleasant and friendly with a good reputation in the community.
- devoted to family and their children. Celebrate holidays with vigor, birthday parties, weddings, celebrations. Family comes together to support and uplift one another. Bonus if there are family traditions!
- lack of severe financial distress. You do not have to be extremely wealthy but you must possess enough wealth to have a safe clean home in a safe neighborhood, decent schools and neighbors. Children must have at least college education and be gainfully employed as adults.

Why would this matter for your spouse’s parents?

Good education is important. Elite schools aren’t needed but good basic schools are a necessity.

Interesting. I've known farmers who never went to college, took over their dad's farm, married their high school sweethearts, raised good kids, and were well-respected in their communities and churches. And, in some cases, they make more than most people who post on here. But since they never went to college, their family isn't "good."

You do realize the majority of Americans don't have a college degree, right?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We have a gay child. My husband thinks other families will judge us and not want to marry our daughter. Are we no longer a good family?

No, you're a good family. But if your daughter is not poly, it's unlikely that another family would want to marry her.

I'm sure she probably isn't. What does this mean?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We have a gay child. My husband thinks other families will judge us and not want to marry our daughter. Are we no longer a good family?

Riight, guys give a damn that her brother is gay or not.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We have a gay child. My husband thinks other families will judge us and not want to marry our daughter. Are we no longer a good family?

No, you're a good family. But if your daughter is not poly, it's unlikely that another family would want to marry her.

I'm sure she probably isn't. What does this mean?

It's a joke. People marry individuals, not families! Your daughter is not going to marry a whole family, because that's illegal.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We have a gay child. My husband thinks other families will judge us and not want to marry our daughter. Are we no longer a good family?

Riight, guys give a damn that her brother is gay or not.

I mean, sure if you generally have something against gay people, I guess this would be an issue. If you don't have an issue with gay people, why would you care if your brother-in-law wasn't straight?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Traits of a good family:

- Educated parents who are upstanding citizens and have a good moral compass. No drinking or drug abuse. Good head on their shoulders.
- No drama. Pleasant and friendly with a good reputation in the community.
- devoted to family and their children. Celebrate holidays with vigor, birthday parties, weddings, celebrations. Family comes together to support and uplift one another. Bonus if there are family traditions!
- lack of severe financial distress. You do not have to be extremely wealthy but you must possess enough wealth to have a safe clean home in a safe neighborhood, decent schools and neighbors. Children must have at least college education and be gainfully employed as adults.

Why would this matter for your spouse’s parents?

Good education is important. Elite schools aren’t needed but good basic schools are a necessity.

Interesting. I've known farmers who never went to college, took over their dad's farm, married their high school sweethearts, raised good kids, and were well-respected in their communities and churches. And, in some cases, they make more than most people who post on here. But since they never went to college, their family isn't "good."

You do realize the majority of Americans don't have a college degree, right?

There is a business owner exemption (which farmers are) for education.

[Anonymous]

A family without any dramatization or chaos
Atomic family
Taught or gifted
Ability to respect maps
Mostly clean or only a little dirty
Carry themselves with etiquette and honor
Offer assistance to any/all at all times without caveat, question or reservation
Willing to evacuate

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A family without any dramatization or chaos
Atomic family
Taught or gifted
Ability to respect maps
Mostly clean or only a little dirty
Carry themselves with etiquette and honor
Offer assistance to any/all at all times without caveat, question or reservation
Willing to evacuate

Respect maps?

[Anonymous]

In DCUM-speak, I assume it to mean wealthy, still-married parents. That’s about it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:A family without any dramatization or chaos
Atomic family
Taught or gifted
Ability to respect maps
Mostly clean or only a little dirty
Carry themselves with etiquette and honor
Offer assistance to any/all at all times without caveat, question or reservation
Willing to evacuate

Respect maps?

Yes, not all families do.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:In DCUM-speak, I assume it to mean wealthy, still-married parents. That’s about it.

Are the Trumps a good family?