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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Yeah, I don't get it.  What's the big deal?  What harm comes from saying grace & prayers?  At the very least, it exposes your children to one form of worship/spirituality/religion.  If this is bothering you so much, it must be indicative of a larger issue.  Are there other areas where you feel like she is not respecting you?  I would take a look at that and address the bigger issue.  This doesn't seem to be worth it.[/quote]

OP here - I think this poster is probably right. For what it's worth, she makes us hold hands and say a set prayer and sometimes she sings after. But really, I think it's just she overall doesn't respect my position as the mom of my children and always trys to take control. I think last night this just set me off. I think I wouldn't mind it so much if she at least asked first. Like said, do you mind if we say grace. She never asks, she just does. [/quote]

So, then address the real issue.  Otherwise, you sound petty & intolerant (not my view, but a viable interpretation of your opposition to grace & nighttime prayers).  Can you talk to her?  Give her examples?  I'd talk to DH first, to make sure he will back you up.[/quote]

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